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Smith School

Public | PK-5 | 631 students

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Posted June 29, 2011

My daughter has just successfully completed Kindergarten at this school and she has made great strides. I am so grateful to her teacher, Mrs. Malachowsky, the principal, Ms. Eshoo, and the school's social worker, Ms. Naspa, for their commitment to making sure my daughter's school experience would be a great one both academically and socially. Not only has she learned proper social skills (which was a challenge since she is a social butterfly!), but has exceeded the Kindergarten reading level and has been placed in the Scholars Program. As an teacher, I am delighted with the education offered at Smith School, and am more than happy to recommend the school to other parents interested in their children's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2008

My child just started at the Headstart program and prior to that she was at home being cared for by family. She had limited exposed to other children and concepts of sharing, taking turns or following directions. Since she has started she has grow tremendously. She has been able to share and express herself clearly. The staff are wonderful with her. My child is 3 years old and may at times require more of the staff than some of the other students. The staff are nurturing, encouraging and have been great models for my child. I think their program is great! Keep up the good work. Sonia Colon-Mora
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2008

I have a son that is in first grade in this school and started here in kindergarten. I honestly have to say these teachers are the best. They care about the students and communicate with the parents well. This is one of the best schools in New Britain.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

I have five children in this school and I always feel the love and warmth from everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2006

I have two children who attend Smith School and I am very pleased with their education standards, their community practices, their safety practices and their parent teacher relationships. They have a wonderful PTA program and have great after school programs for the children. This is one of the best elementary schools in New Britain and I am happy that all of my children will be attending this school. Good district to be in!
—Submitted by Rachel Cosme, a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

my daughter was only at smith school for a short while in kindergarden in mrs. Eshoo's class but i was pleased with the school and the teacher my daughter Kayla Smith was very upset having to leave thank you to the school and her teacher.
—Submitted by mike smith, a parent


Posted June 16, 2004

Smith school has problem with bilingual education.Fifth grade specifically has this kind of problem.The teacher does not focus into the subject matter.Spanish students need an entire immersion into english language when they come to America,is not only to speak or to explain in spanish,it is also to undress english language before the students;that goal is not reached for Smith School.
—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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
30%

2007

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
66%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
48%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

108 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

102 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
81%
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 Students46%
Female43%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic40%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English47%

Reading

All Students27%
Female26%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic27%
White28%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English28%

Writing

All Students50%
Female57%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
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 Students63%
Female59%
Male67%
Black54%
Hispanic60%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Reading

All Students41%
Female46%
Male36%
Black50%
Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%

Writing

All Students57%
Female65%
Male48%
Black54%
Hispanic56%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
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 Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
Black61%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%

Reading

All Students46%
Female43%
Male50%
Black44%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%

Writing

All Students83%
Female84%
Male83%
Black87%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
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 57% 17%
White 21% 64%
Black 20% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 77%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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142 Rutherford St
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 223-1574

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