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Sprague School

Public | PK-5 | 436 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 8, 2013

My son has been attending this school since he was in first grade and with every step of the way his teachers have been understanding and nurturing. They also pushed him when they beleived in him. There aren't enough words to describe this school. It will sadly be missed. I thank all the faculty and staff that has helped me mold him into the respecful person he is today!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2008

I love this school my son goes there and the teacher that he has his stern but helpful with him in ay studies, he's more responsible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2005

Sprague's school count with teachers that are responsible to providing structures techniques to aid her students to learn. I love how the teacher used many hand-on- activities to apply the lesson and reviewed later on. Most of the teacher encouraged cooperative learning and peer-tutor. They also used learning modes such as audiocassettes, computers and visual materials to aid the studenet to learn. I consider Sprague teachers are warmth and supportive in many areas. Teachers talked to the students in a respectful and courtesy tone of voice. I admire the willigness some of the teacher had to be learners. I observed them to take the opportunity as a challenge to learn new inforamtion. Most of the classroom are beautiful decorated. The classroom exhibited students interest and accomplishments. Rules are posted in clear places and visible to students. To reinforce behavior, the teacher use many positive strategies. Sprgaue is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2004

This school is an incredible place to attend. I have had my grandmother, mother, brother and sisters, and now my children attend this wonderful school. You learn so much and the teachers are an incredible inspiration to us all. I think that there should be a lot more schools like this one. I have had great success within my career, and i have attended at top rated college and hoping to have a degree in forensic science.
—Submitted by Darcia coretto, a former student


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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
21%

2007

 
 
33%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
53%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
24%

2007

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
66%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
43%

2007

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

70 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
46%

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

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%

Reading

All Students41%
Femalen/a
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic37%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%

Writing

All Students62%
Female70%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
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 Students59%
Female55%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students26%
Female31%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Hispanic17%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English28%

Writing

All Students71%
Female81%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
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 Students54%
Female48%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%

Reading

All Students40%
Female35%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic27%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%

Writing

All Students45%
Female55%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic42%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
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
Hispanic 61% 17%
Black 27% 14%
White 11% 64%
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 78%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1448 Thomaston Ave
Waterbury, CT 06704
Phone: (203) 574-8189

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