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Elm City College Preparatory School

Charter | K-9

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Posted January 5, 2012

I am a parent and I really happy that my son it is in this school, excellent teachers , strong principal and school leadership. They Awlays show students to work hard and Top Quality.. I love this School. THE BEST SCHOOL...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2010

I'm a student at elm city and at first i definately hated it b/c of all deez levels but they teach u so much. They have very little money, but they work hard!! teachers com wen they sick & everyhthing. Its amazing
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 21, 2010

i loved that school ....not too much when i was there but more of by the tim i started high school. i was the first class to graduated from elm city middle...and i appreciated the help and the boost that elm city had to offer...keyaira reddick
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 24, 2008

My son has been a student at elm city middle school for two years now. Before he attended his grades were C's and D's. Now he is maintaining A's and B's mostly. The school is awesome. My son is focused and he has become an avid reader.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
87%
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

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

55 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
87%
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 87% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
94%
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

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
98%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

41 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black85%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Proficient in English86%

Reading

All Students57%
Female69%
Male44%
Black54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities60%
Proficient in English57%

Writing

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black95%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students90%
Female82%
Male96%
Black89%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Black83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Proficient in English85%

Writing

All Students87%
Female80%
Male93%
Black85%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Proficient in English87%
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 Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Black91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students60%
Female71%
Male53%
Black60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities62%
Proficient in English60%

Writing

All Students78%
Female88%
Male72%
Black80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Proficient in English78%
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 Students83%
Female79%
Male88%
Black83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Proficient in English83%

Reading

All Students56%
Female54%
Male58%
Black60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities56%
Proficient in English56%

Writing

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Proficient in English82%
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 Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black98%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Proficient in English98%

Reading

All Students74%
Female68%
Male79%
Black67%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Proficient in English74%

Writing

All Students91%
Female96%
Male86%
Black88%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Proficient in English91%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black97%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Proficient in English98%

Reading

All Students56%
Female46%
Malen/a
Black64%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities56%
Proficient in English56%

Writing

All Students95%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black94%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Proficient in English95%
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
Black 79% 14%
Hispanic 20% 17%
White 1% 64%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 67%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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403 James St
New Haven, CT 06513
Phone: (203) 773-0390

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