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West Haven School District

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

25 Ogden Street
West Haven, CT 06516
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 937-4300

Grades PK-12
6879 students
11 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

62% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

81% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

69% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

84% (2007)

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

Math

78% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

66% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

85% (2007)

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

Math

80% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

69% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

75% (2007)

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

Math

74% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

71% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

73% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

79% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

71% (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	62%
Female	67%
Male	57%
Black	52%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	68%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	64%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	74%
Black	73%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	86%
English language learners	56%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	75%
Black	66%
Asian American	90%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	81%
English language learners	52%
Not English language learners	76%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	66%
Black	59%
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	73%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
Black	77%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	89%
English language learners	58%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
Black	66%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	81%
English language learners	54%
Not English language learners	80%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	63%
Black	52%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	68%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	84%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	89%
English language learners	46%
Not English language learners	87%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
Black	67%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	84%
English language learners	59%
Not English language learners	81%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	65%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	72%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	83%
Male	67%
Black	65%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	78%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	77%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	69%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	48%
Not English language learners	75%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	52%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	72%
Not English language learners	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	71%
Female	81%
Male	61%
Black	64%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	73%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	71%
Black	66%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	76%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	70%
Black	60%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	78%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	74%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	74%
Black	73%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	84%
English language learners	45%
Not English language learners	80%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	69%
Black	62%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	78%
English language learners	40%
Not English language learners	73%

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

73% (2007)

73% (2006)

68% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

74% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

81% (2007)

82% (2006)

77% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

64% (2006)

60% (2005)

66% (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	73%
Female	85%
Male	63%
Black	57%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not English language learners	75%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	67%
Black	56%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	79%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	89%
Male	74%
Black	70%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	62%
Black	43%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	26%
Not English language learners	68%

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
White, not Hispanic	51%	67%
Black, not Hispanic	25%	14%
Hispanic	19%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	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	41%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,314	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	63%
Student and staff support	11%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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