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Colchester Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 514 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 28, 2011

Having an Austic child, the school is very supportive, and involves the parents in decisions. Jen Gamach is the best!!! A very rewarding experience and they get an A+
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2011

I love CMS!!!! The Cougars are awesome! I rate it a 10/10 because it's perfect! You have many freindly people and everyone should go to CMS!!!


Posted June 3, 2009

As a middle school, CMS is pretty good. It's not perfect, and there are loads of things that CMS could do so much better in, but it's not bad.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 29, 2008

Our School is so amazing. For once, I actually like going to school, and I love all the teachers!
—Submitted by a 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 66% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
26%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 57% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female67%
Male58%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students74%
Female81%
Male65%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant74%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students31%
Female27%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant31%

Writing

All Students62%
Female74%
Male51%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant62%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont 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
White 96% 94%
Asian 2% 2%
Black 2% 2%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 21%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A11
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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425 Blakely Rd
Colchester, VT 05446
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Phone: (802) 264-5800

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