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Hayestown Avenue School

Public | K-5 | 389 students

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Posted April 15, 2010

I think Hayestown is a great school and always has been. There is a lot of diversity in the school which is a reflection of our city and our world.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
82%

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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
87%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

47 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%

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

All Students76%
Female78%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Reading

All Students55%
Female62%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%

Writing

All Students70%
Female79%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
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 Students90%
Female86%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students53%
Female59%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Writing

All Students86%
Female96%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students70%
Female65%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Writing

All Students81%
Female89%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 43% 64%
Hispanic 34% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 4%
Black 9% 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 37%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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42 Hayestown Ave
Danbury, CT 06811
Phone: (203) 797-4771

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