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Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School

Public | PK-5 | 616 students

 

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Posted October 26, 2004

This is my forth attempt to post a message about this school.The program and teachers at this facility are great. However,the staff in the front office are the rudest people. Other parents have complained about them including myself. They barely acknowledge you when you enter the building. Thats the only problem we see with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2004

This is a great school. However, the front office staff we have had a problem with in the past. They are rude. There have been many complaints about them in the past, but it fell on deaf ears. Nothing has changed about their attitudes. They should be removed and replaced with friendlier staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2003

The After School arts program is unlike any other program offered in our state. The kids really have a chance to learn about the arts in a way which they wouldn't normally get to. The school is a safe environment for the kids. However, I don't always agree with the disciplinary actions. I feel the administration should be able to handle behavorial issues in a more positive way,rather than just removing the child from class, or taking away a privelige. The parents of students are all very supportive. I do believe the higher-up administration leaves a bit to be desired.


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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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

83 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

87 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
85%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

91 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

95 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%

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

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

90 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

89 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

96 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

93 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%

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 Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black91%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
Black85%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Writing

All Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
Black95%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Hispanic89%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Hispanic80%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%

Writing

All Students90%
Female96%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Hispanic92%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
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%
Male92%
Black82%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Reading

All Students75%
Female71%
Male79%
Black67%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%

Writing

All Students85%
Female95%
Male77%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 62%
Black 21% 13%
Hispanic 19% 19%
Two or more races 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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440 Pierpont Rd
Waterbury, CT 06705
Phone: (203) 574-8168

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