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Wolcott School

Public | K-5 | 513 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

The teachers are excellent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

I have 2 kids at the school and we have been very impressed. The principal and teachers have been responsive to our kids' needs (1 advanced, 1 needs a little help) and the communication has been second to none. To any parent looking for a multicultural, open school, I would suggest you consider Wolcott.
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Posted July 22, 2005

Excellent! I can't say enough good things about Wolcott. My daughter went there from K-3 and then we moved. It wasn't until we moved I realized how priveledged we were to have our daughter attend. She was engaged and challenged continually. There is a huge sense of community within the school. The teachers and principal are very supportive and encouraged parental help in the classroom. The art, music, and theater programs are exceptional, really fostering a love for the arts at an early age. My daughter is now 13 and still talks about how she loved going to Wolcott. Children love going to this school! - AMG
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2004

I have two kids in this school, and I can only recommend it. It's a hot school, very centered towards the arts. Wonderful music lab, theatre activities, the kids are really pushed to write in a creative and original way. As always, not all the teachers are outstanding, but the average is extremely high. The Principal is a truly inspired and commited person, with a PhD in education.
—Submitted by Luca, 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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

86 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
97%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

64 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

99 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

80 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

103 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%

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

All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Reading

All Students83%
Female81%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%

Writing

All Students92%
Female88%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
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 Students95%
Female92%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female82%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Writing

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
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 Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%

Reading

All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Writing

All Students95%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
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
White 61% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 4%
Hispanic 15% 17%
Black 9% 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 17%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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71 Wolcott Rd
West Hartford, CT 06110
Phone: (860) 561-2300

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