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Waltersville School

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Posted March 1, 2012

A school with amazing teachers both strict and nice but will teach the students discipline. It's new and include the grades pre k- 8. Funradiers for their students are included. I have two kids in this school and they are doing great, with straight A's and the other have excellent focus. I am impresses
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2011

When we move from Puerto Rico to Bridgeport, CT. I attend this schoolo back in 1963-66. The teachers were great. They did their best to teach my brother, sister and me to learn english. I love this school and all their staff. We had great moments and I will never forget this school. Sincerely, Juan B. Torres, from Camuy, Puerto Rico.


Posted April 14, 2010

I have two children in this school. I have to say the teacher's are great and show sincere concern for the kids. One of my kids is in Pre-K with Ms. Dobbins and Ms. Reyes and they are excellent teachers. My other child is with Ms. Dias, who has been very supportive since day one and is great witht he kids. I also have to mention Ms. Lee (1st grade), because she's is an amazing teacher! And I'm pretty positive that I will continue meeting good teachers. Ms. De Bernard is a great principal who cares about all of her students and believe it or not, she knows most of the students by the name!! She's very involve and supportive with the students and parents. I just love this school and I'm glad my kids attend Waltersville. Arelis M.
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Posted November 28, 2009

I am a student at waltersville school at the new building and it is a grate year since 4 grade but the parents have coming more and more meeting to improve the CMTs
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 3, 2008

Im very please with the school I have two of my kids attending the school the teachers and all the staff that work in the school really works with the kids and make sure the on track with academics. Dr. D the principal is excellent .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2006

My son has attended this school since Kindergarten. The teachers are great. They really care about the children and they care for them as if they were their own. Dr. D is a great principle who is stern with the children when they are out of line, and she praises them when they do a good job. This is my son's last year and it is too bad the school doesnt go up to the 8th grade.
—Submitted by Melanie Geter, a parent


Posted October 3, 2003

The school is a health hazard.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

I have two children at Waltersville School. My oldest one started at Waltersville in first grade, she is in fourth grade now. My second child started in Pre-K, he is going to first grade. Overall, I am very pleased with the education they have been receiving. The teachers are very attentive and show a sincere concern for the children. The principal, Dr. de Bernard, knows every child by name and takes her time to provides for the students well being when necessary. I will like to see more parent involvement (not that the school do not provide the opportunities, is just that some parent show little concern), I really believe that this will bring CMT scores even higher. Our kids need to know that us, as parents, really care!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
32%

2007

 
 
34%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
49%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
24%

2007

 
 
29%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
67%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

50 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
55%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
67%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

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 Students47%
Female54%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%

Reading

All Students38%
Female39%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%

Writing

All Students56%
Female65%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
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 Students65%
Female71%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Hispanic72%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students50%
Female56%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%

Writing

All Students56%
Female67%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Hispanic55%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
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 Students62%
Female52%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic66%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students31%
Female23%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic32%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%

Writing

All Students63%
Female75%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic64%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
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 Students74%
Female80%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic68%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%

Reading

All Students49%
Female44%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%

Writing

All Students68%
Female76%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Hispanic66%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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%
Female70%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%

Reading

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%

Writing

All Students71%
Female76%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
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%
Female36%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic44%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%

Reading

All Students28%
Female26%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic21%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English32%

Writing

All Students52%
Female63%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
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 72% 19%
Black 25% 13%
Asian 1% 4%
White 1% 62%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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