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It's a really nice school, I feel so blessed that my kids are attending such a wonderful school that has an exceptional and dedicated staff.
—Submitted by a parent
Both of my children have been going to PCM since 1st Grade. My oldest is now in High school and my daughter is now in 7th Grade. The school as a whole has done amazing things with the limited resources available. Due to the dedication of many to go far and beyond what could be considered the norm for public education.
—Submitted by a parent
Excellent palce to educate your child 5 star for my children
—Submitted by a parent
Park City is an excellent school. The principal and the teachers are great in getting parents involved in activities and informing us of what is going on in the school. My child is in 5th grade and it's her 1st year at this school and she is doing great. She enjoys going to this school and participating in activities there. I would definitely recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by a parent
Park City Magnet is by far the best k-8 school in the district. The principal, Mrs. Callahan is well informed of all aspects of the school, and surprising to me, she not only knows the students, she personally reviews every report card, making personal notes on each one. She is a tough, no nonsense administrator. PCM is extremely lucky to have this principla, who is leading the school, not for herself, but for the students. As for the teachers, they are the most wonderful, supportive team I have seen. I have kids aging 9, 13, 15, and each of the teachers they have had are always available. The open classroom policy is a wonderful advantage for parents to observe how their child's teacher, and your child are during lessons.
—Submitted by a parent
I am absolutely thrilled with the way my children (5th & 2nd Grades) are being taught at Park City. They are both exceptionally happy and thoroughly enjoy the whole learning experience. Both have attended since kindergarten. I am constantly amazed by their progress and the love they have developed for learning. I couldn't be happier with the school as a whole. Top Notch all around. Thanks to the hard work of the teachers and the involvement of the parents.
—Submitted by a parent
It's a great school for any child to attend. My daughter has been at Park City for two years, Pre-K & now K, and she has done wonderfully. She is now reading books on her own and in math she is adding and subtracting two digits and she is learning multiplication. The teachers really care about the children, about there progress and their well-being. The level of parent involvement in the school is amaizing. I would definetely recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by Belkis, a parent
I have a daughter in fifth grade, and in kindergarten , and I am highly satisfied with the school. My daughter was reading on a fifth grade level back in grade 2. The staff and curriculum are wonderful! I agree it is hard to get into, but well worth any wait you might incur.
—Submitted by a parent
MY twins went to this school a few years ago. it was great! unfortunatly the only way to get in is through a lottery which you can apply for once a year the chances of getting in are very slim the population of the school is based on ethnic balance. Also to get your kids in after kindergarden chances are slim to none seeing there is a waiting list already But if you do get your child in its one of the finest schools in the state!!!! lots of teacher and parent involvement lots of great programs just a wonderful enviorment this is a state run school it is strict and a student must keep up their grades and behavior no violence or goofing off allowed period! It is also a positive learning enviorment where kids really want to learn beacause it is so positive there!!!!!
—Submitted by Debra Griffin, a parent
Park City Magnet School is a great school. My daughter attends that school and so far she has no problems. The teachers and staff are great.
—Submitted by a parent
This June my daughter will graduate with high honors. She has been excelling in school since day one. The teachers at this school give the children the skills in order to archieve the goals they have set for themselves. Her joy for writing has developed into a decision to make this her career. Her hopes to became a writer in the future is due to PCM's encouragement to write from the heart. This school has became a second family to her. The respect the children receive from the teachers, as well as the teachers giving respect back. There is a sense that you not only come here to learn but to grow. Grow into respectful children.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
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The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
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The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
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In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.
49 students were tested at this school in 2008.
2008
The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.
50 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.
49 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.
49 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.
49 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.
45 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.
45 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
48 students were tested at this school in 2008.
2008
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.
46 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
2008
2007
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
| All Students | 72% |
| Female | 75% |
| Male | 69% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 72% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 72% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 72% |
| All Students | 68% |
| Female | 75% |
| Male | 62% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 68% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 68% |
| All Students | 76% |
| Female | 88% |
| Male | 65% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 76% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 76% |
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
| All Students | 90% |
| Female | 88% |
| Male | 92% |
| Black | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 90% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 90% |
| All Students | 62% |
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 64% |
| Black | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 63% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 62% |
| All Students | 90% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 80% |
| Black | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 90% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 90% |
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
| All Students | 88% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | 86% |
| Black | 91% |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 88% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 88% |
| All Students | 72% |
| Female | 75% |
| Male | 68% |
| Black | 70% |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 72% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 71% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 72% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black | 96% |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 98% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 93% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 96% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 96% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 96% |
| All Students | 78% |
| Female | 71% |
| Male | 86% |
| Black | 77% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 77% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 78% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 78% |
| All Students | 82% |
| Female | 86% |
| Male | 77% |
| Black | 82% |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 82% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 82% |
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 88% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black | 96% |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 94% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 94% |
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 92% |
| Black | 91% |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 94% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 94% |
| All Students | 55% |
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 44% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 54% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 57% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 55% |
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 98% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 91% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 93% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 93% |
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 91% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Students without disabilities | 94% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 94% |
In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See Connecticut's state standards
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42% | 14% | ||
| Hispanic | 30% | 17% | ||
| White | 21% | 64% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7% | 4% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program | 92% | N/A | 30% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 18 | N/A | 12 |
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