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New Haven School District

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

140 Dewitt Street
New Haven, CT 06519
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 946-8888

Grades PK-12
19,575 students
47 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

37% (2008)

39% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

65% (2008)

62% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

64% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

42% (2008)

35% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

68% (2008)

58% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

58% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

43% (2008)

44% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

54% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

61% (2008)

67% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

52% (2008)

49% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

64% (2008)

66% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

62% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

56% (2008)

47% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

55% (2008)

61% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

59% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

51% (2008)

47% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

45% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

58% (2008)

60% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

55% (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	37%
Female	41%
Male	33%
Black	37%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	40%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	41%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	73%
Male	57%
Black	65%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	49%
Not English language learners	67%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	64%
Male	63%
Black	59%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	56%
Not English language learners	65%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	42%
Female	47%
Male	37%
Black	40%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	46%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	45%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	60%
Black	69%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	43%
Not English language learners	71%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	64%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	72%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	69%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	43%
Female	47%
Male	40%
Black	41%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	48%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	48%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	52%
Black	50%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	57%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	70%
Male	53%
Black	63%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	65%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	60%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	65%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	56%
Male	48%
Black	45%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	57%
English language learners	20%
Not English language learners	56%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	75%
Male	54%
Black	61%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	39%
Not English language learners	67%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	64%
Black	60%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	53%
Not English language learners	70%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	62%
Male	50%
Black	55%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	61%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	60%

Writing	This District
All Students	55%
Female	70%
Male	42%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	60%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	59%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	68%
Male	58%
Black	59%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	67%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	54%
Male	49%
Black	48%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	55%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	45%
Black	38%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	49%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	66%
Male	50%
Black	56%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	31%
Not English language learners	62%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	61%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	41%
Not English language learners	65%

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

60% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

51% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

73% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

44% (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	60%
Female	67%
Male	51%
Black	56%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	27%
Not English language learners	62%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	49%
Black	44%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	53%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	80%
Male	64%
Black	73%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	75%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	45%
Male	48%
Black	37%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	48%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	48%

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
Black, not Hispanic	53%	14%
Hispanic	34%	15%
White, not Hispanic	11%	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	62%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,631	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	63%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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