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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

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

72% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

45% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

73% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

51% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

74% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

45% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

69% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

48% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

59% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

52% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

56% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

70% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 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	45%
Female	50%
Male	40%
Black	37%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	49%

Writing	This District
All Students	72%
Female	83%
Male	62%
Black	65%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	78%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	75%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	65%
Black	60%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	50%
Not English language learners	70%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	44%
Black	44%
Asian American	70%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	51%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	51%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	81%
Male	65%
Black	72%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	80%
English language learners	54%
Not English language learners	76%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	66%
Black	60%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	69%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	54%
Male	49%
Black	44%
Asian American	77%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	59%
English language learners	15%
Not English language learners	56%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	66%
Black	71%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	82%
English language learners	47%
Not English language learners	77%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
Black	65%
Asian American	82%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	80%
English language learners	51%
Not English language learners	74%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	40%
Black	39%
Asian American	66%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	6%
Not English language learners	50%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	82%
Male	56%
Black	65%
Asian American	90%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	76%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	72%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	53%
Black	46%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	29%
Not English language learners	59%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	46%
Black	44%
Asian American	70%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	54%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	59%
Female	68%
Male	50%
Black	58%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	62%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	51%
Black	42%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	55%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	53%
Black	54%
Asian American	71%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	60%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	78%
Male	62%
Black	68%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	76%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	74%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	57%
Black	51%
Asian American	58%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	28%
Not English language learners	61%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 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

56% (2007)

55% (2006)

53% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

47% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

66% (2007)

66% (2006)

61% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

48% (2007)

47% (2006)

44% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	56%
Female	59%
Male	51%
Black	47%
Asian American	58%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	27%
Not English language learners	59%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	48%
Male	45%
Black	35%
Asian American	52%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	51%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	50%

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	74%
Male	58%
Black	63%
Asian American	63%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	45%
Not English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	46%
Male	50%
Black	33%
Asian American	63%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	27%
Not English language learners	50%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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

How Important is Class Size? >

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 >

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