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Truman School

Public | PK-8 | 528 students

 

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Posted September 6, 2010

La maestra de mi hijo hablaba un espa ol muy b sico y el primer lenguaje de mi hijo era el espa ol, fue dif cil la comunicaci n por que el espa ol de la maestra era muy malo (aunque ella siempre hizo su mejor esfuerzo) pero mi hijo no entend a el espa ol de la maestra, fue un poco frustrante, pero sin mayores consecuencias, este season escolar parece que sera bilingue de kinder hasta el 8. Esto es decisivo para ver si lo dejo aqu , o lo cambio, por que definitivamente quiero que mi hijo hable ingles y espa ol a la perfecci n,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2010

i love love love love it annd i just made a comment and no one commented so i dont care
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2005

Unfortunately, the teachers (enthusiastic or otherwise) are at a serious disadvantage at Truman due to the overwhelming number of students that do not speak English as a first language. Teachers should not be expected to fulfill curriculum requirements AND teach basic English language at the same time. All parties are losing out...and we're taking our son elsewhere before he gets lost in the shuffle.
—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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
27%

2007

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
59%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
23%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

52 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
33%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
27%

2007

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

59 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
39%

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 87% in 2009.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

63 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
41%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
42%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
24%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

75 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
27%
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 Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students29%
Female27%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic28%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%

Writing

All Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
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 Students38%
Female42%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Hispanic37%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%

Reading

All Students26%
Female24%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Hispanic27%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English33%

Writing

All Students60%
Female73%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Hispanic54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
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 Students36%
Female32%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic42%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%

Reading

All Students20%
Female15%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic14%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English24%

Writing

All Students43%
Female50%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic42%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
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 Students51%
Female45%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Hispanic64%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

Reading

All Students43%
Female43%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%

Writing

All Students52%
Female71%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
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 Students40%
Female35%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic45%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%

Reading

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic37%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%

Writing

All Students44%
Female52%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%
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 Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic49%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%

Reading

All Students38%
Female41%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%

Writing

All Students39%
Female53%
Male27%
Black35%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic42%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%
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
Hispanic 74% 19%
Black 22% 13%
White 3% 62%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 94%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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New Haven, CT 06515
Phone: (203) 946-8607

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