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Waterbury School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

236 Grand Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 574-8004

Grades PK-12
18,075 students
30 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

49% (2008)

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

72% (2008)

72% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

47% (2008)

45% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

67% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

53% (2008)

51% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

58% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

70% (2008)

74% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

52% (2008)

45% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

59% (2008)

69% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

56% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

53% (2008)

48% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

60% (2008)

59% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

52% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

52% (2008)

56% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

43% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

64% (2008)

70% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

CMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	46%
Black	47%
Asian American	76%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	53%

Writing	This District
All Students	72%
Female	81%
Male	63%
Black	74%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	79%
English language learners	51%
Not English language learners	75%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	70%
Black	66%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	37%
Students without disabilities	76%
English language learners	53%
Not English language learners	72%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	52%
Male	43%
Black	37%
Asian American	55%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	66%
Black	70%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	82%
English language learners	61%
Not English language learners	76%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	66%
Black	59%
Asian American	90%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	76%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	71%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	54%
Male	53%
Black	50%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	60%
English language learners	20%
Not English language learners	58%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	56%
Male	61%
Black	52%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	62%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
Black	71%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	44%
Not English language learners	74%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
Black	69%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	80%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	76%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	50%
Black	48%
Asian American	65%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	59%
English language learners	8%
Not English language learners	56%

Writing	This District
All Students	59%
Female	68%
Male	50%
Black	54%
Asian American	78%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	61%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	61%
Black	53%
Asian American	78%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	64%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	59%
Male	48%
Black	47%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	61%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	57%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	73%
Male	49%
Black	59%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	29%
Not English language learners	64%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	55%
Black	46%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	31%
Not English language learners	60%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	51%
Black	46%
Asian American	78%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	56%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	43%
Male	43%
Black	32%
Asian American	70%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	8%
Not English language learners	47%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	71%
Male	57%
Black	61%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	56%
Black	43%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	60%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	57%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

57% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

77% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

48% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

See Connecticut's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

CAPT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	63%
Male	51%
Black	52%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	61%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	46%
Black	38%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	71%
Black	75%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	43%
Not English language learners	80%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	49%
Black	33%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	54%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	52%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10.
The CAPT 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.

Testing in Connecticut: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	41%	15%
White, not Hispanic	29%	67%
Black, not Hispanic	27%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	66%	27%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,421	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	63%
Student and staff support	14%	8%
Administration	7%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >