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Chapman School

Public | 1-6 | 300 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 3, 2012

This school teaches to the test. A few weeks are dedicated to this. It doesn't challenge gifted students. There are very few field trips. The community is generally materialistic. Parents are involved in volunteering time or fundraising but have little persuasion with curriculum decisions. The lunch and recess aides take their responsibilities far too seriously therefore there is little relaxation for kids even during their free time. The shortest lunch period is 20 min. long. The pressure to succeed is not healthy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2010

Chapman is an outstanding school. The teachers go out of their way to work with parents and help all kids achieve to their fullest potential. Teachers in this district really teach kids how to think about their learning.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 30, 2008

It is a very great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2006

Chapman is a jewel. It is by far the best choice we made in schools, selecting it over Highland. Class sizes are manageable; parent and volunteer participation is outstanding. The teachers really do enjoy the children and it shows. I have the utmost respect for the teachers.
—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.

About these ratings

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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
91%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

57 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
95%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
83%
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 Students93%
Female91%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students88%
Female82%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Writing

All Students93%
Female91%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
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 Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students73%
Female86%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%

Writing

All Students89%
Female97%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Writing

All Students88%
Female95%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Writing

All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
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
White 85% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
Hispanic 5% 17%
Black 2% 14%
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 6%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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38 Country Club Rd
Cheshire, CT 06410
Phone: (203) 272-3591

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