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The Environmental Sciences Magnet School

Public | PK-8 | 275 students

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Posted July 1, 2012

Wonderful school, wonderful faculty! The teachers truly care about the students and teach them in a variety of ways for different learners. This was my daughter's first year and she was in preschool. I couldn't believe the things they were doing; analyzing the growth of plants under different conditions, learning about aquatic life, and she even finished the year able to read quite a bit! I was very impressed and so glad we chose to send her here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Mary Hooker school has a wonderful caring staff who are flexible, patient and give their all every day. They have been able to provide students with what they need to turn around low test scores and attitudes for two years in a row by believing in them and going that extra mile. Previous test scores may not indicate a school's total potential or quality when scores of different children are compared year to year. Growth scores show our school's potential and quality.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
57%
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

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
25%

2007

 
 
28%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
82%

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 86% in 2009.

36 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

37 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
68%

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 87% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
87%

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 86% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

36 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
65%

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 85% in 2009.

22 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

22 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
46%
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 Students64%
Female60%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students48%
Female56%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English47%

Writing

All Students58%
Female63%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
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 Students56%
Female48%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Hispanic55%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%

Reading

All Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Hispanic34%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%

Writing

All Students46%
Female54%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Hispanic44%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%
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 Students81%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%

Reading

All Students51%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%

Writing

All Students78%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
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 Students77%
Female78%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%

Reading

All Students80%
Female78%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Writing

All Students71%
Female76%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic69%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
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 Students68%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%

Writing

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
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 Students55%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Writing

All Students72%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/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.

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 77% 17%
Black 17% 14%
White 5% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 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 99%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Hartford, CT 06106
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