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Sanchez School

Public | PK-6 | 492 students

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Posted December 14, 2010

Maria Sanchez Elementary school is a small neighborhood school, located in the heart of the Latino community in Hartford, Ct. As principal of the school since 2007 I am very proud of our progress in the CMT testing and currently under the No Child Left Behind legislation, we have made SAFE HARBOR. Our school opened in 1992 and although we have a high number of second language learners and a full Bilingual Education program, we also have regular mainstream classes and our students participate in the city wide Science Fair, having won first prize in 2010 in the Third Grade category. We offer a full academic program that includes music, art, PE, Media and a partnership with Hartford Performs, ING, MI Casa, Girl Scouts, an active PTO and a new School Council. Our children are safe inside our building and parents benefit from being able to access a full service clinic with dental and vision services, as well as Social Workers, Special Ed staff, and a Pre K program that has been recognized as one of the top ones in the city of Hartford. Our staff is highly qualified and has been here for an average of 12-20 years of service.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 29, 2009

This school is good. My son loved his teacher in grade 3. Mr. Mccue. Nice guy and good with the childrens.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

Sanchez focuses on teaching English reading and writing skills to dominantly Spanish and bi-lingual speaking students. However, for native English speaking children, this school offers very little. There is very little enrichment, no gifted program and the school battles disciplinary issues constantly. Bullying is a concern. In short, Sanchez school is a 'failing school' with little support, funding and resources. There are some excellent teachers there, but basically the school faces all the problems associated with the typical inner city, failing 'ghetto' school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2007

Great school, sorrounded with fences for protection, teachers are nice & friendly, they are great with activities.
—Submitted by C G, 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.

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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
32%

2007

 
 
15%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
43%
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

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
19%

2007

 
 
13%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
49%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
24%

2007

 
 
22%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

65 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

76 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
53%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
25%

2007

 
 
28%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
52%
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 Students49%
Female42%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners44%
Proficient in English53%

Reading

All Students24%
Female23%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic24%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners12%
Proficient in English33%

Writing

All Students54%
Female51%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English66%
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 Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners56%
Proficient in English60%

Reading

All Students24%
Female26%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Hispanic19%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners13%
Proficient in English31%

Writing

All Students68%
Female82%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners54%
Proficient in English77%
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 Students48%
Female41%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners34%
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students25%
Female29%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic26%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities25%
English language learners7%
Proficient in English43%

Writing

All Students54%
Female59%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic51%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners40%
Proficient in English69%
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 Students71%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic76%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students30%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic29%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%

Writing

All Students40%
Female65%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Hispanic41%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English50%
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
Hispanic 87% 17%
Black 13% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
White 0% 64%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%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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176 Babcock St
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 695-4940

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