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Wethersfield School District

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

51 Willow Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 571-8110

Grades PK-12
3735 students
7 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

70% (2008)

80% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

85% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2008)

83% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

92% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

82% (2008)

76% (2007)

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

Science

90% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

86% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2008)

88% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

92% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

91% (2008)

83% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

88% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

84% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

88% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

85% (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	70%
Female	77%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	74%
Not English language learners	72%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	87%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	85%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	90%
Black	80%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	55%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	84%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	92%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	91%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	93%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	94%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	89%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	96%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	79%
Black	57%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	86%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	81%
Black	64%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	85%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	89%
Black	85%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
Black	62%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	92%

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

91% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

89% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

97% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

83% (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	91%
Female	89%
Male	93%
Black	82%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	85%
Male	92%
Black	68%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
Black	95%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	82%
Male	87%
Black	59%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	86%

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	82%	67%
Hispanic	11%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	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	10%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,203	$12,716

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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