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Orchard Hills School

Public | 3-5 | 378 students
 

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Posted November 9, 2009
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My daughter has attended OHS since Kindergarten. As a parent I absolutely love this school, the quality of education is great. Diverse mix of teaching styles and children who are at different levels of learning have the ability to work within their own personal levels.
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Posted November 1, 2009
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We have a dedicated staff, parent support is fantastic, and the children are the best!
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Posted October 29, 2009
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It has a great staff and my grandchildren love to to go to school. They have a lot activites for the children and everyone is very nice
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Posted October 29, 2009
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Great Teachers, Great Parent Support.
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Posted October 29, 2009
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OHS- Respect Responsibility and Caring The staff and PTA are fabulous. The children love learning at OHS. It's honestly a wonderful school. I would not send my children there if I didn't truely believe & see how exceptional OHS is and it deserves to be awarded. Anna
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Posted May 7, 2004
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A fabulous school and school community! The principal, teachers and entire school staff are concerned, dedicated and enthusiastic. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's education and the school is most welcoming of their participation.
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Posted February 24, 2004
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This is a great school and in my opinion better then some private schools. My child did very well there, had a great time and liked most of the teachers.
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Posted December 17, 2003
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I currently have two children enrolled in this school and wouldn't think of having them any where else. The staff are on point, the principal knows exactly what is going on. In all this school has been a great asset to myself and my children.
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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
96%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

71 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
92%
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 Students88%
Female94%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students74%
Female87%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
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%
Female88%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Reading

All Students77%
Female74%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Writing

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
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

Math

All Students94%
Femalen/a
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%

Reading

All Students85%
Femalen/a
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%

Writing

All Students93%
Femalen/a
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Hispanic 5% 17%
Black 4% 14%
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 10%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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