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Morris Street School

Public | K-5 | 345 students

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Posted October 4, 2009

Morris Street School was identified an the number one school in Fairfield County for sustained academic achievement over a seven year period. The staff is amazingly focused. The school's culture is welcoming and friendly. Morris Street School has the highest number of children living in poverty and who don't speak English.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 26, 2006

Academic programs are okey. But the teacher is helping child with extra academic activities. Need more extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2004

In kindergarten, my daughter's teacher identified her as an advanced reader. I was very happy with the extra opportunities provided to my child to keep her interested in learning. Being a neighborhood school, I also like the fact that everyone is a familiar face, and by the time my daughter finished 5th grade, we felt like part of the school 'family'.
—Submitted by Sandra Brink, 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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
76%

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 85% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
81%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

40 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
75%
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 Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Reading

All Students70%
Female60%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%

Writing

All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students91%
Femalen/a
Male93%
Blackn/a
Hispanic85%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Reading

All Students68%
Femalen/a
Male70%
Blackn/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%

Writing

All Students72%
Femalen/a
Male66%
Blackn/a
Hispanic64%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students82%
Femalen/a
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students66%
Femalen/a
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%

Writing

All Students61%
Female65%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
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
Hispanic 54% 17%
White 32% 64%
Black 9% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 67%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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28 Morris St
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 797-4809

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