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Casimir Pulaski School

Public | K-5 | 705 students

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Posted August 21, 2008

This school is one of the best schools in Meriden. This school has a dedicated staff to help and awesome relationships with their children. Thank you Casimir Pulaski for wonderful years.
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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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

119 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

125 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
78%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

99 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

115 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
72%
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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

116 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

146 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

131 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
78%
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 Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students59%
Female64%
Male55%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic54%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Writing

All Students74%
Female90%
Male60%
Black58%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic74%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
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 Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Black65%
Hispanic57%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students52%
Female47%
Male57%
Black46%
Hispanic36%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%

Writing

All Students67%
Female82%
Male53%
Black69%
Hispanic67%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
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

Math

All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%

Reading

All Students62%
Female63%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Writing

All Students72%
Female80%
Male63%
Black59%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic73%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
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

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 49% 17%
White 33% 64%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
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 69%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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100 Clearview Ave
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 238-1273

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