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Lafayette School

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Posted November 24, 2008

Lafayette school is a diamond in the rough. After moving from Trumbull, CT, I must honestly say, Lafayette is so much better. The entire staff really cares about the children, and the children absolutely settled in nicely and love it. They are doing great!!! I am so upset that the school is closing down. I just do not understand it. Does anyone out there understand?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2008

The staff is wonderful, everyone really seems to care and work together for the children. the principal is enthusiastic, friendly and has an open door policy. It is a cute, old fashioned school and I am sorry it is going to be closed. I only hope the great work continues at a new location. I can feel the spirit of this school the minute I walk in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2008

Lafayette was a shocking but happy surprise after moving and unaware of any of the Schools in Shelton. The Prinicipal was friendly as were the staff and teachers. My girls adjusted easily and just love the school. I would cant wait till 2008-2009 school year since we only spent 5 months here. But it was a very nice experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2005

Lafayette is a great school, the teachers and staff really care about the children & their individual needs, my son has made an amazing turn around in his academic's since moving to Shelton 5 years ago from Bridgeport. He has had some behavioral problems and the teachers and counselor's have been wonderful in working with him. They have a mentor program which has inspired my son tremondously. This is his last year at Lafayette. Next year he will be moving to Shelton Intermediate and as we take this journey I am proud to have been a part of Lafayette school and all the great teacher's and principals who have made a difference in my son's life as well as his academic career and his personal growth. I know it was trying sometimes but you all hung in there and never gave up. Thank you! Sincerely, Cheryl Leopold (Stephen Leopold's) Mom!
—Submitted by Cheryl Leopold, a parent


Posted May 21, 2004

I love this school we moved out of the Stamford school district and i did not like how my children were taught and I blame most of my sons learning problems on the other school district because now his grades are rising. I never saw my son get only 1 wrong on a spelling test and in this school that is all he usually gets wrong. I could not ask for a better staff and as for the office crew they are so polite and good at what they do it should make my old district embaressed to call themselves a school and the funny thing is I went to their old school as a child. Keep up the good work .
—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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
64%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
57%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

59 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
70%
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 87% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
64%
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 Students67%
Female57%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%

Reading

All Students53%
Female50%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%

Writing

All Students72%
Female70%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
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 Students64%
Femalen/a
Male63%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students59%
Femalen/a
Male59%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Writing

All Students82%
Femalen/a
Male76%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students44%
Female54%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%

Reading

All Students52%
Female71%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students58%
Female75%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
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

Math

All Students76%
Female66%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Reading

All Students76%
Female72%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Writing

All Students63%
Female68%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
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 66% 64%
Hispanic 17% 17%
Black 10% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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54 Grove St
Shelton, CT 06484
Phone: (203) 924-2533

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