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Gallup Hill School

Public | PK-6 | 345 students

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Posted March 31, 2009

My son's first experience in a school environment has been completely effortless here. Every single staff member is warm and welcoming, and truly concerned about each and every child. No matter who you need to speak with or what your concern may be, you will have their rapt attention and prompt response.
—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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
70%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
84%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

50 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
82%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
83%
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 Students83%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students74%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Writing

All Students84%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
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 Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Writing

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
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 Students91%
Female92%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students83%
Female79%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%

Writing

All Students87%
Female96%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%

Reading

All Students93%
Female100%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Writing

All Students86%
Female96%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 64%
Black 9% 14%
Hispanic 9% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 6% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 9%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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169 Gallup Hill Rd
Ledyard, CT 06339
Phone: (860) 536-9477

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