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Gaffney School

Public | PK-5 | 520 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 10, 2012

My daughter goes to Gaffney and is going into the 4th grade. She transferred from Lincoln at the end of 1st grade. From 2nd Grade till now we really haven't had any problems. Although Gaffney does need major cosmetic work I found that the teachers were much more pleasant and much more informative then the teachers at Lincoln. My daughter is 2 grade levels ahead in reading and was Student of the Month. So I can say Gaffney is a great HOT School!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Mrs Laurie S of pre-school special ed goes above and beyond to give children with special needs the chance they deserve.


Posted February 16, 2009

I Have a child at Gaffney and he was there from Grade K-3, They are just noticing he is having problem learning. He must have special help at school but barely recieves any help. I pray if you have a child with special needs for learning you find a better school because you won't get the resources here, it is so bad that we moved and he is getting all the help he needs at another school in another town. Shame on your school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2007

its been four years since i left gaffney and i really miss it. the teachers were nice and the whole learning environment was great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 7, 2007

I have two children at this school. i love this school . the principal knows every childs name . every morning he goes around and and says good morning to the students. he is very involved and so are the teachers. i used to live in ny city. and the schools there are not the same not even close. if you live there and put your children in those schools then turn around and put your kids in gaffney you wont have one negative thing to say.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2005

My two kids grade four and grade three have been in gaffney school for four years . I love their concerns with children and the care of every teacher and principal. They are very responsible poeple .
—Submitted by LOURDES RUIZ, a parent


Posted November 13, 2004

ive had no problems. i think this is a good elem. schoolto send your child to (in new britain.)
—Submitted by tina leininger, a parent


Posted June 17, 2004

I am not pleased with this school, and am currently looking to enroll my child in a different school where the teachers, and admin staff care about their students.
—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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
34%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
41%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
31%

2007

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
61%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

59 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
67%
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 Students52%
Female45%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic35%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%

Reading

All Students30%
Female19%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic30%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English34%

Writing

All Students53%
Female63%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic44%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
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 Students57%
Female65%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students43%
Femalen/a
Male39%
Blackn/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%

Writing

All Students71%
Female85%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Hispanic69%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
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 Students44%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%

Reading

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic23%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%

Writing

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
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
Hispanic 46% 17%
White 32% 64%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 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 56%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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322 Slater Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: (860) 225-6247

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