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Posted September 7, 2004
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This school has been the best place for me. When I was in a big high school I felt lost,stupid and inferior. With the smaller classes and more dedicated teachers I am doing much better. When I was in the big school I would have stayed an extra but at A.C.E they helped me and will be graduating in January!
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
38%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10. The CAPT 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 Students38%
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 disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%

Reading

All Students50%
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 disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

Science

All Students38%
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 disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%

Writing

All Students58%
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 disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10. The CAPT 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 49% 64%
Hispanic 26% 17%
Black 22% 14%
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 30%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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26 Locust Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 797-4786

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