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Middle Gate Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 480 students
 

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Posted August 16, 2010
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I'm giving this school an average score. I realize it's been 31 years but the memory still lingers. On average Mrs. Allen was a good teacher but one day out of many where she didn't citicize, she singled me out. She said to the class a few days before, if anyone is talking and disturbing your studies then tell me. I did just that and she told me to stand in front of her, in front of the class when she said, "Tattle tale!!!""Children, this is a tattle tale, get a good look at him!" I felt horrible which may have lent itself to my mental illnesses later in life. Not all good things are said about teachers. If that were true, we all would be giving 5 stars to everybody. The name is important and God Bless You Mrs. Allen because I forgive you.

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Posted May 6, 2010
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Teachers really care; learning environment is open and children who have special needs are given lots of opportunties.
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Posted February 15, 2010
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The principal (Judy) is a wonderful person and leader. A very progressive school - forward thinking.

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Posted January 2, 2009
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My kids learn a lot from this school. They have alot of nice teachers like the music and art teachers. I'm glad my children like this school.
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Posted August 7, 2008
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Two of my children graduated from Middlegate. I was very pleased with the academic focus of this school.
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Posted June 22, 2007
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While there may be helpful faculty at this school, there are also problems with the guidance dept. The good teachers seem to leave there in droves. Wonder why?
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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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

106 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

110 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%

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 85% in 2009.

101 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

102 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
96%
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 Students94%
Female100%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Writing

All Students93%
Female100%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
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 Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%

Writing

All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
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
White 93% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Hispanic 2% 17%
Black 1% 14%
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 4%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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