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Nathan Hale School

Public | PK-5 | 621 students

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Posted February 9, 2009

The teachers are helpful but I was not too happy with this school. I see a lot of fundraisers and activities done to collect money but in the last two years have not seen a difference. I don t think they do enough activities for the children. For example, Israel Putnam has an event every week. This weekend was there winter dance. They interact more with the parents and students.


Posted June 16, 2004

My son is currently in 2nd grade at Nathan Hale. I have found his teacher to be most helpful in the areas where my son needed a little extra help. He loves Nathan Hale, and he loves his teacher. Hats off to you Nathan Hale! Katie V.
—Submitted by 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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

119 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

114 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
78%

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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

107 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
75%

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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

121 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

102 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
77%
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 Students63%
Female59%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students46%
Female45%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic36%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%

Writing

All Students70%
Female75%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
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%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Hispanic75%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students61%
Female71%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Hispanic45%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Writing

All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Hispanic67%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Reading

All Students67%
Female64%
Male70%
Black57%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%

Writing

All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
Black76%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 46% 17%
White 38% 64%
Black 13% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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277 Atkins St Extension
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 237-7486

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