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Stem Magnet School at Annie-Fisher School

Public | K-8 | 329 students

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Posted December 11, 2008

i think this school has some very unprofessional teachers. Some teachers are very professional and are willing to help out the kids who come to school in stress and dont walk around with that attitude. And im speaking for the Middle schoolers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 28, 2008

My daughter has been with this school since kindergarten. After the 2nd grade the teachers don't seem to care anymore, therefore the children are not being challenged to their potential. Annie Fisher never use to be like this. It was a good school, but I'm not sure what's happening now. I pray and hope that they get their act together soon.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2006

My kids have been going to this school for the past 3yrs. So far, they have been doing well. My concern with the school is that they just became a Magnet School and most of the kids are still adjusting to the new standards, my kids as well. Overall, I like the changes that are being made at Annie Fisher and I just hope that the students will eventually adapt! I also hope that the faculty and staff at the school can implement the changes without confusion by keeping the parents updated.
—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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
20%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
61%

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 85% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
59%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

58 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

30 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
67%

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 87% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

38 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
48%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
32%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

37 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
19%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

27 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
56%
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 Students63%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Male57%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Male74%
Black81%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
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 Students47%
Female57%
Male38%
Black44%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%

Reading

All Students41%
Female50%
Male33%
Black45%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%

Writing

All Students62%
Female86%
Male45%
Black61%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
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
Black71%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%

Reading

All Students42%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black42%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%

Writing

All Students57%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black61%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
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 Students67%
Femalen/a
Male71%
Black64%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Black61%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Writing

All Students74%
Femalen/a
Male70%
Black72%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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 Students66%
Female62%
Malen/a
Black66%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Malen/a
Black78%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Writing

All Students64%
Female82%
Malen/a
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
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 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 Students61%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black62%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black82%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Writing

All Students81%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black84%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
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
Black 84% 14%
Hispanic 14% 17%
White 1% 64%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
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 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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280 Plainfield St
Hartford, CT 06112
Phone: (860) 695-3500

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