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Longfellow School

Public | PK-8 | 426 students

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Posted August 12, 2008

A very good school in a challenging area. This was my daughters secound year at longfellow. Her 8th grade experience was great. Chuka, Donorfio, Hole and Jamison were incredible. She never came home without a positive comment about what she was learning. Mr. Adams and Mrs. Arroyo were always helpful and supportive
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2003

Why are the student scores so low? What are the efforts, if any, are being done to raise these?


Posted April 30, 2003

This school is the greatest school in the state of CT! I was a student and I graduated in 1997 from there. I learned a lot of things from here And I was exposed to different things. I recommend that any one send there kids here


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
22%

2007

 
 
16%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
18%

2007

 
 
8%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
21%

2007

 
 
29%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
12%

2007

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
7%

2007

 
 
25%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

30 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
7%

2007

 
 
35%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

32 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

32 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
13%

2007

 
 
14%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

39 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
18%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

36 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
35%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
15%

2007

 
 
15%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

27 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
29%

2007

 
 
46%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
41%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
24%

2007

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

72 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
18%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
38%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

All Students37%
Female21%
Malen/a
Black29%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%

Reading

All Students24%
Female25%
Malen/a
Black25%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English25%

Writing

All Students47%
Female44%
Malen/a
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English47%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

All Students41%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%

Reading

All Students24%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English22%

Writing

All Students30%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English29%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

All Students47%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%

Reading

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English19%

Writing

All Students25%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English27%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

All Students73%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Reading

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%

Writing

All Students52%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students36%
Femalen/a
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English36%

Writing

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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

Math

All Students72%
Female63%
Male79%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students46%
Female40%
Male52%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%

Writing

All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 50% 17%
Black 44% 14%
White 4% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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139 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Phone: (203) 576-8036

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