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Veterans' Memorial School

Public | K-5 | 328 students

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Posted September 20, 2009

I went there when I was a kid and now my 8year old son id there. Ms. Lacy the princapal was there when I was a kid and is SUCH an asset to that school. Shes caring about each and ever student as well as there family. Its not just a school there it truely is a family!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2006

As a very involved parent of a child that attended this school for 6 years I can truly say that Veterans is a good school. With very caring academic advisors this school is great for any child that is looking for a proper education. This school has a very fine structure with it's no tolerance of bullying and it's highly diversital surroundings. In the ratings of the public we came out second to last in academics which was extremely wrong indeed. Though this school faces the ultimatum of location it has an excellent teaching team who are devoted to the children's academics as well as their social development. Not to mention home of the teacher voted best in the county. Therefore , if you are a concerned parent looking for a school that will nurture your Child's many needs look no further than Veterans Memorial School .
—Submitted by Landon Grenier, a parent


Posted May 6, 2006

All 3 of my children have gone to this school. I love it. They loved it. The teachers are very nice and i know all of them. I am surprised about the test scores because the teachers go above and beyond to help every child. A very diverse school. Your child will not ever feel out of place.I was the president of the pto for 3 years. Absolutely no parent involvement.
—Submitted by jill molina, 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.

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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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

32 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
53%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
60%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

24 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
80%
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 Students69%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Reading

All Students53%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%

Writing

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
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 Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%

Reading

All Students48%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

Writing

All Students69%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
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 Students49%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

Reading

All Students42%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%

Writing

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
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 38% 64%
Black 29% 14%
Hispanic 26% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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80 Crouch Ave
Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 823-4209

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