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Fairfield School District

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

785 Unquowa Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 255-8371

Grades PK-12
9266 students
17 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

91% (2008)

93% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

94% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

89% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

96% (2008)

93% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

91% (2008)

88% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

92% (2008)

89% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

93% (2008)

89% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

93% (2008)

92% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (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	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	64%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	91%
Black	80%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	91%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	76%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	93%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	98%
Hispanic	93%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	73%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	98%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	92%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	51%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	94%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	73%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	93%

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	62%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	94%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
Black	81%
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	69%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

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

95% (2008)

93% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

95% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

97% (2008)

93% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

92% (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	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	75%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	87%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	99%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	79%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	64%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

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	13	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	89%	67%
Hispanic	5%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	14%
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	6%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,777	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	63%
Student and staff support	12%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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