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Bristol School District

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

129 Church Street
Bristol, CT 06011
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 584-7002

Grades PK-12
9036 students
15 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

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

Writing

87% (2008)

80% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

78% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

66% (2008)

74% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

80% (2008)

87% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

84% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

74% (2008)

73% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

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

Writing

86% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2008)

75% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

77% (2008)

80% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

80% (2008)

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

77% (2008)

79% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

82% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

80% (2008)

79% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

78% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

81% (2008)

81% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (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	69%
Female	72%
Male	66%
Black	52%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	82%
Black	80%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	59%
Not English language learners	88%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black	70%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	89%
English language learners	59%
Not English language learners	85%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	72%
Male	61%
Black	64%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	75%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	68%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	87%
Male	74%
Black	81%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	88%
English language learners	46%
Not English language learners	81%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
Black	76%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	37%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	79%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	72%
Black	69%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	80%
English language learners	8%
Not English language learners	76%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
Black	81%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	81%
Black	86%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	88%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	84%
Black	79%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	86%
English language learners	29%
Not English language learners	84%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
Black	64%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	85%
Male	70%
Black	70%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	68%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	86%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	81%
Black	73%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	82%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	73%
Black	73%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
Black	84%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	87%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	76%
Black	66%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	81%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	75%
Black	68%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
Black	74%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	81%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	77%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	84%

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

90% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

88% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

91% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

88% (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	90%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	81%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	90%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	79%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	97%
Male	85%
Black	85%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	91%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	71%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	51%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

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	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	78%	67%
Hispanic	12%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	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	29%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,207	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	63%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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