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Western CT Academy of International Studies

Public | K-5 | 387 students

 
 
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Posted July 17, 2010

It's the best school ever, my two children are there since the AIS start on 2006. My daughter graduate this year on 5 grade. Believe I am crying, because she can not continued with that amaze integral education on middle school. I did apply for the STEM program and we weren't look enough in the lottery. Please somebody do somehting to continue the great job in middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

The school is only its 4th year and it is already doing outstanding. This is a great school which has teachers and administrators who love the kids and love to come to school. Parents are very involved and that helps the children and school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

I love the school as a whole. International Studies, Staff, Students and Parents. This is the most involvement I have seen at a school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

My child went there last year for 5th grade and it was her best school year ever! She was well prepared for 6th grade and she is now thriving at another magnet school. The teachers at AIS love teaching and it shows. The administration at AIS is top notch, positive and responsive. Parents are very involved here and the diverse student population is friendly and community minded. We feel so lucky that our child was able to attend AIS.


Posted September 16, 2009

Great teachers, curriculum, including foreign language from K, latest technology, new building! Fantastic school overall.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

My child goes to school with a broad mix of children from different towns in the area, has access to technology, learns Spanish in the classroom & learns about different cultures in addition to 'normal' curriculum. He is very happy there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Western Ct Academy of International Studies is a fantastic school offering children the opportunity of learning a new language and parents and faculty that truly care about the success of each student There is no better school in the state!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

I am proud to say my child attends AIS. I would have nothing but positive comments about the facility and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Beautiful facility, fantastic staff, wonderful community that supports both growth and learning
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The AIS school encourages out-of-the-box thinking, supports creativity and promotes international relations. Each student is valued - each teacher has been carefully selected - and each parent is welcomed to this incredible family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies is phenominal in every way imaginable! The incredibly caring and talented staff goes above and beyond to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students of all learning abilities and styles to reach their full academic potential. The school is focused on teaching the children that they are not only a part of their school and local communities, but also our global community by incorporating various international and environmental activities.
—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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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97%

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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
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Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

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 86% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

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 Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students75%
Female71%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Writing

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%

Writing

All Students92%
Female100%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
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 66% 62%
Hispanic 18% 19%
Asian 9% 4%
Black 7% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 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 14%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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201 University Blvd
Danbury, CT 06811
Phone: (203) 778-7462

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