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Danbury School District

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

63 Beaver Brook Road
Danbury, CT 06810
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 797-4701

Grades PK-12
9322 students
17 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

58% (2008)

62% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

77% (2008)

78% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

85% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

62% (2008)

65% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

79% (2008)

81% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

71% (2008)

67% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

78% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

69% (2008)

65% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

77% (2008)

74% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

72% (2008)

68% (2007)

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

Writing

71% (2008)

70% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

68% (2008)

71% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

78% (2008)

78% (2007)

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

Math

75% (2008)

75% (2007)

76% (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	58%
Female	61%
Male	56%
Black	50%
Asian American	67%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	22%
Not English language learners	65%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	73%
Black	65%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	83%
English language learners	58%
Not English language learners	81%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	75%
Male	82%
Black	65%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	84%
English language learners	69%
Not English language learners	81%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	59%
Black	57%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	68%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	73%
Black	75%
Asian American	98%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	54%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	84%
Black	81%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	89%
English language learners	63%
Not English language learners	86%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	70%
Black	61%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	76%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	80%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	76%
Male	79%
Black	68%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	82%
English language learners	44%
Not English language learners	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	93%
Male	78%
Black	82%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	90%
English language learners	58%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
Black	77%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	92%
English language learners	76%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	70%
Black	62%
Asian American	79%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	71%
Black	72%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	82%
English language learners	48%
Not English language learners	81%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
Black	78%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	87%
English language learners	49%
Not English language learners	87%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
Black	65%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	71%
Female	80%
Male	63%
Black	65%
Asian American	85%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	44%
Not English language learners	76%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	79%
Black	69%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	84%
English language learners	53%
Not English language learners	83%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	69%
Black	60%
Asian American	84%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	17%
Not English language learners	74%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	70%
Black	67%
Asian American	76%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	17%
Not English language learners	76%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
Black	76%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	82%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	76%
Black	58%
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	79%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	80%

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

75% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

72% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

78% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

60% (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	75%
Female	83%
Male	67%
Black	73%
Asian American	84%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	78%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	80%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	71%
Black	72%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	75%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	74%
Black	82%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	82%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	63%
Male	71%
Black	62%
Asian American	77%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	73%

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	54%	67%
Hispanic	26%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	11%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	8%	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	34%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,042	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	63%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	15%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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