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Charter Oak Academy

Public | PK-5 | 314 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 5, 2012

How could anyone possibly post a review of Charter Oak without names and specifics? What a bunch of mierda! Jay Benson, '56


Posted January 26, 2011

Our daughter has been going to Charter Oak since Kindergarten and is now in 5th grade and I have to say it has been truly a wonderful experience. The staff and principal is just wonderful and extremely attentive and supportive! We moved from another town to West Hartford specifically for the school and am thankful everyday that we made that decision. Keep up the great work Charter Oak!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

It is a truly diverse and supportive community
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 16, 2009

I love the school for the diversity and great teachers and parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2009

Charter Oak is a wonderful school that my family chooses as a Magnet School. It offers individualized education, diversity, and excellent teachers who are above and beyond the other teachers in town. I say this based on experience. Due to a variety of factors, they offer special programs that other schools don't offer, including Odyssey of the Mind even for primary children. They also have free after school activities that offer enrichment to the curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2008

charter oak is great it has a track a football field soft ball field two play grounds inside it has a library music room spanish room gymnasium art room and features it has a tree in side real classes have couches pillows smart boards and much more
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 10, 2008

Absolutely wonderful school. Very diverse. Very inclusive. The teachers are amazing to say the least! My son is a better person today because he attended this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2006

The teachers at this school have a tight knit community among themselves and share records with each other to 'label' the abilities of a child from an early age thus limiting a child's true potential. They are over-involved, to the point where I would say they are 'nosey' in children's personal lives and not of any help when truly needed. Charter Oaks School = F
—Submitted by Barb N, a parent


Posted September 23, 2003

My child is a magnet student to Charter Oak and the experience has been tremendous. Our local neighborhood school seemed to be a great school as well, but once we had a visit to Charter Oak and met with the principal and some of the teaching staff -- we were sold! The care and dedication to the individual student is outstanding. Charter Oak offers so many extra activities and cultural events. Spanish is taught from kindergarten on through. The parent organization is unbelieveable -- providing the children with the opportunity to participate in a talent show. The school does a play each year (all volunteer). There is a love for music and art (including an annual art show). When investigating the benefits of sending our child to CCA, the principal said 'our goal is to bring the individual talents and gifts out in every child'. Wow!
—Submitted by Cathie Barra, 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

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

53 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
75%

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 85% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
77%

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

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

57 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

48 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%

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

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic57%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students59%
Female59%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic54%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%

Writing

All Students83%
Female89%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students85%
Female72%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Hispanic78%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%

Reading

All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Hispanic69%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%

Writing

All Students86%
Female82%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Hispanic75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
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

Math

All Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic76%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%

Writing

All Students87%
Female94%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
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

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 43% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 19% 4%
White 19% 64%
Black 18% 14%
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 47%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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425 Oakwood Ave
West Hartford, CT 06110
Phone: (860) 233-8506

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