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Public | PK-8 | 707 students

 

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Posted October 15, 2010

I love Burr Elementary School because the teachers and administrators their are awesome. They have made an impact on their students lives by helping to to achieve the school standards required by the Board of Education.
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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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
21%

2007

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
74%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
69%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

42 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
60%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

36 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
55%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

52 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
17%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
62%
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 Students40%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%

Reading

All Students23%
Femalen/a
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic26%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English29%

Writing

All Students46%
Femalen/a
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
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 Students52%
Femalen/a
Male52%
Blackn/a
Hispanic49%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%

Reading

All Students35%
Female45%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Hispanic32%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%

Writing

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Male47%
Blackn/a
Hispanic54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students54%
Female44%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students50%
Female41%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Writing

All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students71%
Female67%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Hispanic72%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%

Reading

All Students52%
Female43%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%

Writing

All Students67%
Female77%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities71%
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

Math

All Students57%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Reading

All Students31%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%

Writing

All Students31%
Femalen/a
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
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 Students43%
Female38%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic44%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%

Reading

All Students29%
Female19%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic33%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English34%

Writing

All Students44%
Female44%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a
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 73% 19%
Black 19% 13%
White 5% 62%
Asian 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 100%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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400 Wethersfield Ave
Hartford, CT 06114
Phone: (860) 695-3080

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