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Carrington School

Public | PK-5 | 488 students

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3 stars

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Posted December 16, 2010

All the nice sanitized editorials you have on this page -how Lovely! Now man-up and tell the nice people what's really going on @ carrington!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Because the teachers and staff actually CARE about your child. They try to put as much fun into learning as they possibly can and are always ready to involve the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Carrington school, has the best teachers ever they are the best we also have a great pta team and a great principle who is always looking out for our children. We will be building a new school amd the school will start at k-8 should be done in 2013 fall. I definitely vote this school as the best you are always welcomed when visiting and apprecited when the parents volunteer their time. This school also is always doing fun and learning activities whisc the children love.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Carrington School is a place where every student is valued, and every parent is welcome. The students get along with one another, and they concentrate on their studies. The parents support the school and their children in so many ways.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2009

im 14 and i moved to maine from there and it was the worst school i have ever gone to seriously. they have a dress code, the principal is mean, and its way to strict.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 2, 2005

I went to Carrington School and its a pretty good school. The teachers help you alot, they dont just ignore you. I had a good time when I was there.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 3, 2005

This is my child's first year in school, we just moved in Waterbury in August 04, I have no problems with the school. My child love it there, and the teachers really work with your child considering the lack of teacher's aid. The teachers really communicate with you regarding your child's progress, which is great. I'm very happy to have my child in this school.
—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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

74 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
73%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

78 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

80 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
65%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

90 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

88 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
59%
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 Students75%
Female77%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic64%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners65%
Proficient in English80%

Reading

All Students52%
Female61%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic39%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students78%
Female89%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic67%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners59%
Proficient in English87%
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 Students73%
Female78%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Hispanic62%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners44%
Proficient in English87%

Reading

All Students53%
Female63%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Hispanic41%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners24%
Proficient in English66%

Writing

All Students73%
Female84%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Hispanic60%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners48%
Proficient in English84%
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%
Female64%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners35%
Proficient in English75%

Reading

All Students45%
Female43%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English56%

Writing

All Students65%
Female78%
Male51%
Black65%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English77%
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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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
Hispanic 56% 17%
White 27% 64%
Black 15% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%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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24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
Phone: (203) 574-8184

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