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Voluntown Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 312 students

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Posted April 3, 2013

My child also has gone to this school for ten years. All was well until middle school. My child is well behaved, gets along with everyone, and trys really hard.It seems like the teachers favor certain children in this school more than others and is graded differently from each other. I give this school a "D" en graded a rough draft for an essay at the end of the quarter
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2012

Terrible. After 10 years in this school, it grows boring and you know everyone in the class. If you dislike someone, you cant get away from them.


Posted November 20, 2009

So far I have 2 preschool children that attend the school. The staff come to my home before they begin, to introduce themselves and 'play' with them in order to evaluate them and acclimatize them to the idea of school. The staff has been so caring , and the feedback on my girls has been forthcoming. They love their teachers and classmates, and can't wait to go to school every day!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

This school is an integral part of a close-knit community. The teachers and administration are caring and truly concerned about the well-being of the children in their school.It's a very welcoming school for children and parents.I'm very pleased with VES!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2008

My 2 children currently attending VES are in the pre-school and 1st Grade. Our experiences so far have been very good. My personal experience with the teachers has been extremely professional and very helpful. They have small classes and know the children and work with us to keep behavioral issues in school going well. We are fairly new to town and everyone at VES has been very helpful (including the bus drivers who are extremely friendly).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2008

Voluntown has the potential of being a great school. It lacks direction and leadership. It needs to address issues keeping it from reaching its potential.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2008

I was told there would be a strings program, as my daughter has played the violin for 3 yrs. previous. There is not. Also, at a parent teacher meeting to address one of my daughters' needs her 7th grade L.A. teacher was very snide towards me. As a parent, we're there to recieve help for our child..not to feel attacked.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2008

I can only say that in reference to my 3 children that attended and 2 children that presently attend the school, all the needs of the children have been addressed and have moved onto greater things. The two that are in school are doing fine and I have little problems with the faculty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2006

Caring environment - everyone knows each other and helps each other. Teachers go out of their way to provide extra activities for students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 6, 2006

This school is far to small and supervision is at an extream here which gives little freedom for students.
—Submitted by Janet Harington, a parent


Posted December 12, 2005

A public school that is over-run with popularity contests. Mostly between the parents and staff. In this area, it's all who you know and who you are related to, that weighs greatly on your child's education
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

23 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
97%

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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

27 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%

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 86% in 2009.

26 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

27 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

28 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

27 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
75%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

30 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
95%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

40 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
98%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

29 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
100%

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

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Reading

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%

Writing

All Students92%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
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 Students96%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%

Reading

All Students73%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%

Writing

All Students96%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
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 Students92%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%

Reading

All Students78%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%

Writing

All Students82%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students97%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Reading

All Students93%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Writing

All Students93%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
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 Students91%
Female96%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Writing

All Students72%
Female83%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
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 Students97%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Reading

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%

Writing

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
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 89% 64%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 0%
Black 3% 14%
Hispanic 3% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
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 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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195 Main St
Voluntown, CT 06384
Phone: (860) 376-2325

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