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Thomas W. Mahan School

Public | PK-5 | 317 students

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Posted January 27, 2009

Mahan is without a doubt the best public elementary school in Norwich. CMT scores have been the highest in Norwich for the past several years. The staff is friendly and caring. The teachers are absolutely wonderful. It is a smallish school with a top notch special ed program. My older daughter who is now in middle school really misses it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

A year ago I went there and I am 11 now. I think that all of the teachers are great. :3 The only thing that they do not have are after school activities.( which would be nice) If anybody is planning to change schools, I suggest they should go there because I still know all of the kids there and they make great friends.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

28 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
74%
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

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
92%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

37 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

39 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
83%
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 Students85%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%

Reading

All Students68%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%

Writing

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
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 Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Reading

All Students61%
Femalen/a
Male59%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%

Writing

All Students70%
Female77%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students89%
Female90%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students62%
Female62%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Writing

All Students81%
Female79%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
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 39% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 25% 4%
Black 17% 14%
Hispanic 16% 17%
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 46%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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94 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 823-4205

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