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West Middle School

Public | PK-8 | 690 students

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Posted May 9, 2006

West Middle has a dynamic new head of school who has lots of innovative ideas. It caters to students who have working parents because of its afterschool programming and it allows students who have shown that they have the ability to work above their grade level to do so. West Middle caters to a wide cross section of students from many different culural backgrounds and its academic rating has steadily improved each year.
—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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

79 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
34%

2007

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

82 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
58%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
26%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
45%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

66 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%

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 87% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
68%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
65%
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

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

62 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
24%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
50%

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 Students51%
Female60%
Male38%
Black56%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%

Reading

All Students38%
Female47%
Male25%
Black47%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic30%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%

Writing

All Students66%
Female77%
Male51%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic66%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
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 Students61%
Female77%
Male43%
Black61%
Hispanic66%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students37%
Female38%
Male36%
Black36%
Hispanic41%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%

Writing

All Students73%
Female86%
Male58%
Black76%
Hispanic71%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
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 Students66%
Female62%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%

Reading

All Students37%
Female29%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%

Writing

All Students76%
Female71%
Male81%
Black85%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
Black84%
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students53%
Female60%
Male47%
Black68%
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Writing

All Students71%
Female81%
Male63%
Black89%
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
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%
Female56%
Male39%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%

Reading

All Students48%
Female62%
Male36%
Black54%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%

Writing

All Students51%
Female59%
Male43%
Black54%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
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 Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic32%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Writing

All Students66%
Female79%
Male48%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
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 47% 14%
Hispanic 42% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
White 3% 64%
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 100%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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927 Asylum Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 695-5480

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