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Meriden School District

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

22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 630-4171

Grades PK-12
8863 students
12 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

49% (2008)

47% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

75% (2008)

75% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

67% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

53% (2008)

50% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

77% (2008)

72% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

66% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

54% (2008)

63% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

61% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

74% (2008)

80% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

58% (2008)

53% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

67% (2008)

70% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

62% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

62% (2008)

57% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

67% (2008)

67% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

55% (2008)

56% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

66% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

59% (2007)

52% (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	49%
Female	57%
Male	42%
Black	46%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	8%
Not English language learners	53%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	85%
Male	67%
Black	76%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	81%
English language learners	43%
Not English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	63%
Black	65%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	68%
English language learners	27%
Not English language learners	68%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	53%
Male	53%
Black	43%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	2%
Not English language learners	56%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	71%
Black	77%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	83%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	80%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	73%
Black	62%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	80%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	77%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	53%
Male	56%
Black	43%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	60%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	60%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	59%
Male	64%
Black	46%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	67%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	79%
Male	70%
Black	68%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	80%
English language learners	37%
Not English language learners	79%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	67%
Male	73%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	76%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	74%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	54%
Black	45%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	67%
Female	79%
Male	57%
Black	60%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	72%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	71%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	71%
Black	57%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	75%
English language learners	26%
Not English language learners	75%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	49%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	66%

Writing	This District
All Students	67%
Female	78%
Male	56%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	75%
English language learners	15%
Not English language learners	71%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	59%
Black	49%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	68%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	53%
Black	49%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	59%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	51%
Black	40%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	59%
English language learners	7%
Not English language learners	57%

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	57%
Black	60%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	70%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	61%
Male	63%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	7%
Not English language learners	67%

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

65% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

60% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

73% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

62% (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	65%
Female	71%
Male	59%
Black	48%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	67%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	59%
Black	43%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	81%
Male	64%
Black	59%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	80%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	75%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	65%
Black	39%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	64%

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	44%	67%
Hispanic	40%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	13%	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	57%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,422	$12,716

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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