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Pulaski Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 606 students

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Posted May 5, 2010

itnhelps the studen ts behave better and learn a lot
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 20, 2009

Terrible administration, no support for staff, complete chaos and dysfunction among students that goes unchecked. Don't send your kid here.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 11, 2009

I attend Pulaski Middle School right now and the learning proccess in great but nobody wants to step in and protect us from bullies.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 5, 2007

Pulaski is a great school but theres way to much racial comments there and student that misbehave and learning is sometimes a problem
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 6, 2006

Pulaski Middle School has a great learning enviournment. It also has very understanding an motivating teacher. I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by Maxie Quinones, a former student


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 87% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
34%

2007

 
 
34%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
52%
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.

202 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

203 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

201 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
43%

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 85% in 2009.

248 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

250 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
36%

2007

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

256 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

255 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
39%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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 Students45%
Female45%
Male45%
Black60%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic38%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English57%

Reading

All Students37%
Female36%
Male38%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic30%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners19%
Proficient in English45%

Writing

All Students35%
Female39%
Male31%
Black61%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic26%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners12%
Proficient in English44%
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 Students46%
Female48%
Male45%
Black41%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic35%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners16%
Proficient in English56%

Reading

All Students38%
Female41%
Male36%
Black41%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic29%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners5%
Proficient in English50%

Writing

All Students43%
Female48%
Male39%
Black43%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic37%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners13%
Proficient in English53%
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 63% 17%
White 18% 64%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 83%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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757 Farmington Ave
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: (860) 225-7665

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