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Madison School

Public | K-7 | 543 students

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Posted November 30, 2010

Hi, my name is Christina N. I used to go to Madison School. It was an awesome school! I miss it. I got out of it and went to a new school because my brother graduated. I wish I graduated because that would mean I have been in the school for 6 years straight. I miss Madison. The school waz great!


Posted January 12, 2009

Hi, my name is Gabriella Thomas and I go to Madison School! I think this school is a great! This school is the best school of the district and I am happy! There is a lot of work and soon there will be uniforms. I think that the uniforms will be a great idea for the school! This is a excellent!!! Love, Gabriella Nicole Thomas
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 13, 2008

My boys have gone to this school from 1st grade and love most of it. The new vice principal seems to tough for the kids. My boys are always coming home complaining how mean she is. Unfortunately I can't fire her. Then the support staff, some of them are just there for the paycheck and let you know it. Others are so warm and giving, they almost make up for the rude ones. The teachers do care for the students, you can see it and you feel it each time they talk to you about the children. One of my children is a special needs child and for the most part, it seems like they are trying but he is not at all where I think and want him to be. Its probably not the teachers fault but I hope they can do something about it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2008

Overall, I have been quite satisfied with Madison for my children's education. My daughter has special needs, and I feel that every effort is made to make her learning experience positive. Some of the staff (not so much the teachers, but support staff) are a bit gruff....children in the older classes tend to be a bit defiant and have attitudes with the staff, and I believe that because of this, the staff has taken on a no-holds-barred attitude with the children. Although I am not appreciative of this as a whole, I do understand why it is almost necessary, given the circumstances. I do believe that the teachers I have had experience with truly love the students and are offering a top-notch education.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

89 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

92 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
82%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

73 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

81 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
61%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

96 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
73%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
72%
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.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
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 Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students51%
Female58%
Male44%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%

Writing

All Students71%
Female80%
Male62%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic78%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
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 Students75%
Female70%
Male78%
Black67%
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Reading

All Students52%
Female55%
Male50%
Black45%
Hispanic48%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%

Writing

All Students69%
Female90%
Male57%
Black77%
Hispanic55%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
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 Students55%
Female52%
Male58%
Black56%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%

Reading

All Students45%
Female40%
Male48%
Black36%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%

Writing

All Students85%
Female89%
Male83%
Black82%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
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 Students78%
Femalen/a
Male82%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Reading

All Students68%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%

Writing

All Students74%
Femalen/a
Male72%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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 43% 17%
Black 37% 14%
White 16% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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376 Wayne St
Bridgeport, CT 06609
Phone: (203) 576-7186

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