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Wexler/Grant Community School

Public | PK-8 | 369 students

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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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
29%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
79%

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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
69%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

40 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
82%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
75%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
54%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

49 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
68%
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 Students41%
Female44%
Male39%
Black33%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%

Reading

All Students37%
Female44%
Male30%
Black28%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English36%

Writing

All Students58%
Female71%
Male46%
Black58%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
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 Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
Black62%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%

Reading

All Students39%
Female44%
Male33%
Black40%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%

Writing

All Students77%
Female84%
Male69%
Black80%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
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 Students41%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black41%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English42%

Reading

All Students30%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black29%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English31%

Writing

All Students51%
Female67%
Male36%
Black53%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%
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 Students61%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black59%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students65%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Black67%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%

Writing

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Male48%
Black63%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilities74%
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 Students68%
Female67%
Malen/a
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students67%
Female67%
Malen/a
Black67%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%

Writing

All Students55%
Female72%
Male36%
Black57%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
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 Students64%
Femalen/a
Male52%
Black62%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Reading

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Male55%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Writing

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Male25%
Black40%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 91% 14%
Hispanic 6% 17%
White 3% 64%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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55 Foote St
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 946-8626

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