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Bowers School

Public | K-5 | 409 students

 
 
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Posted December 21, 2008

I went to Bowers for 6th grade, since the 6th grade academy was still being built. Even though I only went there for a year, I had a wonderful time. The teachers, principle, and the rest of the staff was awesome. I would definetly reccommend parents to enroll thier kids in this great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2008

I have 3 children that go have and still are in Bowers school. I also have a child with special needs as well. This is school is a wonderful school. The staff from the office to the teachers are wonderful. I have also had some confrontations with a few teachers in the past who I didn't care for, but I suppose that is to be expected anywhere you go, you will not always 'click' with everyone you come into contact with, nor will your child. However for the most part this school is wonderful, especially now with the current principal that has taken over in the last 3 years, great changes have occured.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2008

My son has been going to bowers school since last year. He is in Pre-K and has special needs. All of the staff at the school his teachers, the nurse, principle, ect. have been wonderful to my son and my family. Bowers has given him the extra attention that he needed and taken the time to let me know about the entire process all along the way. I would recommend this school to any parent who is looking for the right care for their child especially if your child has special needs. The care and attention you and your child will receive is priceless. And the teachers and staff are so patient even with over bearing moms like me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2006

My daughter has been at Bowers since 1st grade. There have been a few bumps but overall the experience is great. My daughter is advanced and they have kept up well keeping her challenged. When she injured herself, they were wonderful in their treatment of her. They also have a child with special needs and he is mainstreamed as much as possible and is treated wonderfully
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2005

If you have a child with special needs, do not enroll them in this school. My brother has special needs and they were very rude to him and treated him very badly along with my neighbors son. Being his older sister I am not impressed and am very upset with this school's, judgement on others!
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
76%
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

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
76%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

68 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
95%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students75%
Female86%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Writing

All Students82%
Female91%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students87%
Female83%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Writing

All Students88%
Female92%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
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 Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%

Reading

All Students76%
Female72%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Writing

All Students89%
Female84%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
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

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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 51% 62%
Black 18% 13%
Hispanic 18% 19%
Two or more races 8% 1%
Asian 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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141 Princeton St
Manchester, CT 06040
Phone: (860) 647-3313

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