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Jefferson School

Public | K-5 | 415 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 19, 2013

Jefferson has provided my child with a great learning environment. Now only are the staff welcoming but the principle is amazing! She knows every child by name and values education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

One of the best elementary schools in New Britain. Principal Sarra knows every student and takes a personal interest in their overall growth. The staff goes above and beyond for their students. Very happy my son is part of the Jefferson family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2009

I'm extremely over joyed that my kids attended this school. All three of my girls have learn academically and taken interest in there education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2009

Jefferson's staff is wonderful, my child is excelling here! Not only is she given many opportunties to grow academically they focus on personal relationships between the kids. They will be growing into amazing individuals! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to these kids !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2005

Wonderful school- caring principal and staff. Jefferson has wonderful after school programs and is benefitted by the Family Rescource Center and a branch of the Public Library.
—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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
29%

2007

 
 
24%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
46%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
55%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

75 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
50%
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 Students43%
Female43%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%

Reading

All Students32%
Female41%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic40%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%

Writing

All Students59%
Female68%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic62%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
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 Students64%
Female54%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Reading

All Students40%
Female39%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Hispanic34%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%

Writing

All Students59%
Female76%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
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 Students74%
Female69%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students55%
Female62%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic49%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students70%
Female77%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
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 26% 64%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%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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140 Horse Plain Rd
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: (860) 223-8007

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