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Parker Farms School

Public | 3-5 | 342 students

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Posted September 26, 2008

When I look back over the last 14 years at Parker Farms School I think of all the fine teachers that work there, some have left, some remain and new ones come and all under the leadership of Tricia Crowley. You couldn't find a better school. She has managed this school like a family she loves and kids 'do come first.' My three children went there and I have been both a parent and part of that time a staff member, where I can see the school as both a parent and employee. I will stand by all I have said when I say I am so lucky to have had my children go to Parker Farms. I am proud to be a parent and employee of this school. Thank you to all the fine teachers and especially to the principal who has been a wonderful leader and mentor to me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2005

After 12 years with this school I can honestly say it has been everything I would expect and want from our elementary school and more. Starting at the top with the principal, Patricia Crowley who never seemed to amaze me with her leadership skills. The children respected her and her manor of discipline is one with a 'lesson to be learned' and not a degrading one. The teachers at P.F. are caring to the students and the Character Counts program introduced to the school some years back has been an everyday learning experience at the school where children are rewarded for positive behavior through the six pillars of character, Citizenship, Respect, Caring, Trustworthiness, Responsibility and Fairness.
—Submitted by Sharon Russo, 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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
94%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

55 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
88%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

61 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
90%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

Reading

All Students66%
Female79%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%

Writing

All Students74%
Female92%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
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%
Female91%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Writing

All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
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 Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%

Writing

All Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
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 66% 64%
Hispanic 25% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Black 3% 14%
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 13%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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30 Parker Farms Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (203) 949-0349

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