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John M. Moriarty School

Public | PK-5 | 507 students

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Posted July 29, 2009

my son who is autistic goes there and he is recieving the best education im very grateful
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
78%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

68 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
86%
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 Students72%
Female67%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%

Reading

All Students60%
Female70%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Writing

All Students72%
Female84%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
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 Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%

Reading

All Students49%
Female53%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%

Writing

All Students72%
Female87%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
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 Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%

Reading

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Writing

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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

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 53% 64%
Hispanic 21% 17%
Black 18% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%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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20 Lawlor Ln
Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 823-4206

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