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Kinsella Magnet School

Public | PK-8 | 663 students

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Posted June 23, 2012

Was sorting through old photographs & found my 2nd grade school photo from 1948. I remember this school & walking to school from Stoneington Ave everyday. In fact I remember my 1st day in Kindergarten & going to coat room in back & getting my coat & leaving school. Next day I tried it again but this time the police at the stop light was on the lookout for me. Guess Mon alerted them to my moves. So long ago but seems life just a few years ago.


Posted August 24, 2011

An excellent school full of teachers that go above and beyond the leadership works hard to ensure that the children enjoy diversity within the arts and the parent involvement and dedication is AA++ the BEST I have ever been a part of. By far the best choice I could have made for my 4 Daughters. I'm Extremely Pleased!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2009

The principal, teachers and staff are amazing. The always have the time to go above and beyond for the students that attend here. Our daughter actually enjoys waking up to go to school again. We are thrilled to see her smile again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2009

2,600 applications for a little over 100 spots available. The building will be brand new for the 2009 school year. Our children will be taking Suzuki violin, ballet and tap. We couldn't be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2009

This is an excellent school where teachers strive to ensure that students receive the best materials, instruction, enrichment, and encouragement...the children are enthusiastic learners in a vibrant educational community.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 1, 2009

my child is a student at kinsella. we absolutely love it!!! my 1st grader reads at a 3rd grade level and plays violin.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
18%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
51%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
20%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
53%

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 86% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
17%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

49 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
44%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
19%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
47%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

36 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

43 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
28%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

38 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
61%
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 Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%

Reading

All Students46%
Female37%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

Writing

All Students74%
Female75%
Male72%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/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 Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students43%
Female46%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Hispanic32%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%

Writing

All Students68%
Female79%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
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 Students67%
Female54%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%

Reading

All Students47%
Female42%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%

Writing

All Students85%
Female80%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic78%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students60%
Female57%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students49%
Female50%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%

Writing

All Students80%
Female90%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Hispanic81%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities85%
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

Math

All Students62%
Female58%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%

Reading

All Students61%
Female74%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%

Writing

All Students86%
Female94%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students64%
Femalen/a
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Writing

All Students82%
Femalen/a
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
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
Hispanic 58% 17%
Black 30% 14%
White 11% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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65 Van Block Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 695-4140

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