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McDonough School

Public | PK-7 | 422 students

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Posted June 3, 2009

My children are attending this school. The teachers are great and they challenge their students!!! I highly recommend this school!!
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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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
18%

2007

 
 
25%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
64%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

36 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
21%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

38 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
59%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
24%

2007

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

71 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
42%

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 87% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
38%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
71%

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 86% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Female57%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%

Reading

All Students19%
Female17%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic21%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English25%

Writing

All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic48%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
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 Students54%
Femalen/a
Male43%
Blackn/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students25%
Femalen/a
Male25%
Blackn/a
Hispanic28%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English36%

Writing

All Students47%
Femalen/a
Male27%
Blackn/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
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

Math

All Students53%
Female66%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students27%
Female34%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic23%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English34%

Writing

All Students61%
Female69%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students48%
Female50%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

Reading

All Students31%
Female33%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Hispanic26%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%

Writing

All Students56%
Female65%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

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

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 86% 17%
Black 11% 14%
White 3% 64%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 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 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 695-4260

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