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Somers Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 681 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 11, 2010

As parents, we see the students work every day and are able to be in contact with the teachers each day as well. They do not spend too much time on any given subject, so the breadth of teaching is wide.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2009

excellent school system, great location and campus
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2005

Excellent school, teachers are focused on the children and learning. Language is started in 1st grade, and reading is a main focus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

This school is a very tough school for young children and pushes the envelope for statistics results. There are 2 principals, why I don't know, but one doesn't seem to know what the other is doing so it can be a problem. The teachers are first rate though, but as far as nurturing your child, this is not the school for you. This school tries to produce little 'geniuses' and the homework volume is incredible.
—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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

110 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

112 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
87%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

131 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

130 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

136 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
87%
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 Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%

Reading

All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%

Writing

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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

Math

All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

Reading

All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%

Writing

All Students86%
Female84%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
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 Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%

Writing

All Students80%
Female90%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities91%
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

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 95% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
Black 2% 14%
Hispanic 2% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 6%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Ninth District Rd
Somers, CT 06071
Phone: (860) 749-3516

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