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Polk School

Public | 3-5 | 368 students

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Posted June 19, 2007

Both of my daughters have gone to Polk. Mrs Rinaldi, Mrs. Antonucci, and Mrs. Austin are fantastic teachers, they all have encouraged my children to do their personal best while taken in to account their individual needs. The teachers are highly skilled and work hard. The principal, Ms Judd is kind and knows each child by name. She is a great example of a leader. The music program, art program, physical education and the building staff is superb.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2004

Mrs. Wolfe is the best 3rd grade teacher a parent could ask for. After all the mess at JTP it was a releif to have my son at Polk. He had a great year. I'm sure it was better than his last 2.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2004

This school is wonderful. The teachers, staff and principal are all caring and thorough. The parent group is very active. My son went through his entire elementary years here and was always a wonderful experience. He was able to be involved in many extra programs including student government. We will miss this school very much. Gale 2004
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2004

The music program is second to none!
—Submitted by Mike Shirra


Posted August 26, 2003

Our principal is the best, very involved with the children , knows whats going on and with whom. Most of the parents are hands on and the atmosphere is perfect for learning! The teachers are top of the line, encourage all of the children with no bounds.
—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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

129 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

133 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

125 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

127 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
84%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

110 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

115 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

110 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
91%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%

Writing

All Students81%
Female87%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

Reading

All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%

Writing

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
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 Students87%
Female83%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Reading

All Students75%
Female74%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Writing

All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
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 88% 64%
Hispanic 6% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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435 Buckingham St
Oakville, CT 06779
Phone: (860) 945-4840

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