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Manchester School District

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

45 North School Stree
Manchester, CT 06040
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 647-3441

Grades PK-12
7138 students
14 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

67% (2008)

72% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Math

80% (2008)

79% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

72% (2008)

69% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

84% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

72% (2008)

73% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

80% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

90% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

80% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2008)

73% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

73% (2008)

68% (2007)

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

Writing

75% (2008)

70% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)

66% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

74% (2008)

73% (2007)

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

Math

73% (2008)

68% (2007)

68% (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	67%
Female	69%
Male	64%
Black	55%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	72%
English language learners	29%
Not English language learners	68%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	82%
Black	84%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	67%
Not English language learners	88%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	69%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	67%
Not English language learners	81%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	71%
Black	57%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	74%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	78%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	90%
English language learners	46%
Not English language learners	88%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	83%
Black	67%
Asian American	88%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	86%
English language learners	56%
Not English language learners	84%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	74%
Black	65%
Asian American	76%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	74%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	81%
Black	72%
Asian American	80%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	82%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	83%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	87%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
Black	70%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	37%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	82%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	75%
Black	63%
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	84%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	93%
Male	79%
Black	79%
Asian American	92%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	70%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	84%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	68%
Black	62%
Asian American	70%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	75%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	86%
Male	64%
Black	63%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	76%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	72%
Black	64%
Asian American	85%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not English language learners	78%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	68%
Black	47%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not English language learners	70%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	60%
Black	37%
Asian American	74%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	71%
Not English language learners	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	65%
Black	55%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not English language learners	74%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
Black	52%
Asian American	83%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	73%

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

81% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

75% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

68% (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	81%
Female	85%
Male	76%
Black	66%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	81%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	77%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	77%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	79%
Black	76%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	71%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	75%

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	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	56%	67%
Black, not Hispanic	21%	14%
Hispanic	17%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	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	37%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,069	$12,716

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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