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Hartford School District

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

153 Market Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 695-8000

Grades PK-12
21,954 students
41 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

30% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

61% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

48% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

28% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

56% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

43% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

33% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

62% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

44% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

64% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

43% (2007)

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

Writing

57% (2007)

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

Math

47% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

58% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

48% (2007)

45% (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	30%
Female	31%
Male	30%
Black	30%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	33%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	35%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	70%
Male	52%
Black	62%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	45%
Not English language learners	64%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	49%
Male	48%
Black	46%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	51%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	28%
Female	31%
Male	26%
Black	28%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	32%
English language learners	14%
Not English language learners	32%

Writing	This District
All Students	56%
Female	65%
Male	48%
Black	56%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	41%
Not English language learners	60%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	42%
Male	44%
Black	41%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	45%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	36%
Male	31%
Black	36%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	38%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	38%

Writing	This District
All Students	62%
Female	72%
Male	52%
Black	63%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	44%
Not English language learners	66%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	49%
Male	46%
Black	44%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	50%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	48%
Male	41%
Black	47%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	51%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	74%
Male	54%
Black	65%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	55%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	37%
Not English language learners	59%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	43%
Female	47%
Male	40%
Black	47%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	51%
English language learners	6%
Not English language learners	49%

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	65%
Male	49%
Black	62%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	62%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	48%
Male	47%
Black	46%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	52%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	44%
Black	45%
Asian American	70%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	51%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	65%
Male	51%
Black	57%
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	27%
Not English language learners	63%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	48%
Black	43%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	52%

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

50% (2007)

50% (2006)

46% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

57% (2007)

58% (2006)

55% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

43% (2007)

43% (2006)

36% (2005)

40% (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	50%
Female	56%
Male	44%
Black	46%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	29%
Not English language learners	52%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	45%
Black	41%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	66%
Male	48%
Black	55%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	28%
Not English language learners	60%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	42%
Male	45%
Black	39%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	46%

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	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	52%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	41%	14%
White, not Hispanic	6%	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	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	68%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,511	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	63%
Student and staff support	12%	8%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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