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H. S. Chase School

Public | PK-5 | 717 students

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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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

109 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

115 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
68%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

117 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

122 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
67%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

122 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

136 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

125 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
67%
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 Students78%
Female75%
Male82%
Black78%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic71%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students55%
Female57%
Male52%
Black49%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English60%

Writing

All Students73%
Female79%
Male65%
Black64%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners70%
Proficient in English74%
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 Students74%
Female70%
Male77%
Black66%
Hispanic68%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students44%
Female40%
Male49%
Black41%
Hispanic38%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%

Writing

All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black68%
Hispanic73%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
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

Math

All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Black81%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic73%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English82%

Reading

All Students53%
Female63%
Male43%
Black56%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic40%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners25%
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students79%
Female90%
Male69%
Black84%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic72%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners62%
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

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
Hispanic 46% 17%
White 28% 64%
Black 24% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 80%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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40 Woodtick Rd
Waterbury, CT 06705
Phone: (203) 574-8188

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