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Wolfpit School

Public | PK-5 | 347 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 15, 2012

Wolfpit School is fantastic, teachers and staff are extremely attentive and supportive. Staff knew my son's name by week 2, that's not very common for a school with almost 400 children. My son's Kindergarten teacher is enthusiastic, experienced and motivated, she is now going for her doctoral degree! She is also genuinely care about the kids. The PTO is absolutely amazing! These people work hard to make sure that the children and teachers are given all the support they need. They go far and beyond to help our children! Parents are always updated on recent news, fundraising, etc... I'm very happy to volunteer for this school, with all the education budget cut in this town this is the minimum I can do for my children... and luckily it seems that other parents in this school think the same way. My son is thriving and always wants to go to school .Btw, he also loves it's brand new playground! Love Wolfpit!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2009

I've been a Wolfpit parent for 11 years. During that time, I've been very, very pleased with the performance of the administration, teachers and additional staff members. Their dedication and hard work is reflected in the students' performance. My children have all had happy experiences during their years at Wolfpit and the older ones look back on their years there fondly. As a parent, I can say that my kids (and their classmates) were well prepared for Jr. High School both academically and socially. It is located in a safe neighborhood. The PTO is active and communicative. Fundraising events are fun rather than arduous, and the school goes out of its way to contribute to a sense of community. As another poster said, the downside is parking, but we all manage to get by with a little bit of patience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2008

Everyone at Wolfpit is amazing! The teachers, administration and parents. Everyone's focus is always on the children. Wolfpit is the smallest school in Norwalk and we are happy to be a part of it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

I have found Wolfpit to be a wonderful school! The teachers are very good, caring, and have treated my daughter very well. The education she receives I am very happy with, and that is my main concern. My child is in a very safe neighborhood, as well as a very educational environment, with other great children to befriend and to enjoy to be with while she is learning. Wolfpit school also offers incredible educational activities to the children, such as the ACHIEVE program before & after school. The one thing I enjoy very much is having the opportunity to go to the school library and read to my daughter and her classmates. I can't wait to do the same for my son when he goes to Wolfpit in the fall. There are frustrating times, such as parking but overall, I feel Wolfpit is a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

39 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%

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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

40 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
73%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

46 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
87%

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

All Students77%
Female68%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students69%
Female68%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%

Writing

All Students85%
Female87%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
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 Students78%
Femalen/a
Male76%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students65%
Femalen/a
Male57%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%

Writing

All Students81%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
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 Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Writing

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 46% 64%
Hispanic 31% 17%
Black 19% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
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 31%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1 Starlight Dr
Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone: (203) 899-2980

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