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Lincoln-Bassett School

Public | PK-8 | 304 students

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Posted June 16, 2010

I really don t like my child being indoctrinated in thinking that Obama is some sort of King or Savior
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

my child has gone to this school since kindergarten and I belive it to be an excellent school for her to have started at. The principal has always encourage the students and parents to participate to help make the school better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2005

Lincoln Basset Community School is one of the great schools in New Haven area. Principle and teacher of this school are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2003

Lincoln Bassett has my son reading, writing, and arithmetic skill well over average. The classrooms are just too large, but he was able to learn because his teacher pushed him to learn.
—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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
34%

2007

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
83%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

28 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
77%

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

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

36 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

27 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
64%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

28 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
49%

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 86% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

22 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
61%

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.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

37 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

21 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
56%
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%
Female46%
Male59%
Black52%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%

Reading

All Students17%
Female14%
Male20%
Black17%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English17%

Writing

All Students32%
Female39%
Male25%
Black32%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English32%
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%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black61%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students43%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black42%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%

Writing

All Students52%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black48%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
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 Students88%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black88%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black54%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%

Writing

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black58%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
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 Students79%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black79%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students75%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black75%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%

Writing

All Students61%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black61%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

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

Writing

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

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

Writing

All Students48%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black48%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
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 95% 14%
Hispanic 4% 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 84%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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130 Bassett St
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 946-8839

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