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Verplanck School

Public | K-5 | 340 students

 

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Posted August 26, 2009

I feel bad for the teachers. I wish I could write a good reveiw about this school, but I just can't. They have been below the nation average for the past 2-3 years in math and reading. This year due to the 'no child left behind act' we have been able to our child out of there and move on. I have been in touch with numberous teachers and staff and they all have no answers to the problem other then 'it's the budget' and 'parents don't show interest'. Unfortunately, when the parents don't show interest in there kids education either will the town. It's a shame, parents need stand up and take care of your kids and fight for a good education. your not only effecting your kids but mine!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2009

Both my kids attend Verplanck and my oldest has been there from pre-k thru fifth grade. They are involved with Uconn College, Diversity Camps and lots more. It has been a great experience for me as the parent and my kids as the students. Nothing but great faculity members.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2006

Vernplank is an ideal school with the kids futures in mind.The principle goes beyond measures to ensure their are enough activities to keep them learning. The teachers demonstrate excellent teaching skills to provide the academics to encourage growth. Verplank is a school of Excellence.
—Submitted by Carolyn Bell, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
88%

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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
73%
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

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

41 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
88%
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 Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Reading

All Students64%
Female73%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Writing

All Students75%
Female87%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
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 Students77%
Female76%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%

Reading

All Students62%
Female64%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Writing

All Students75%
Female83%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
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 Students76%
Female71%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students64%
Female71%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Writing

All Students80%
Female86%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
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

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
Hispanic 37% 19%
Black 32% 13%
White 17% 62%
Asian 12% 4%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 69%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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126 Olcott St
Manchester, CT 06040
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