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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

39% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

62% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

35% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

58% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

44% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

67% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

49% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

66% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

47% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

61% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

47% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

60% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 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	39%
Female	45%
Male	32%
Black	37%
Asian American	81%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	42%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	42%

Writing	This District
All Students	62%
Female	73%
Male	50%
Black	62%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	45%
Not English language learners	65%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	60%
Black	58%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	62%
Not English language learners	64%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	35%
Female	39%
Male	31%
Black	36%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	39%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	38%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	68%
Male	48%
Black	57%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	61%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	56%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	47%
Not English language learners	59%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	50%
Male	39%
Black	40%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	48%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	67%
Female	79%
Male	57%
Black	66%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	49%
Not English language learners	70%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	69%
Male	60%
Black	58%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	50%
Not English language learners	66%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	49%
Female	53%
Male	45%
Black	45%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	54%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	53%

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	78%
Male	55%
Black	63%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	72%
English language learners	43%
Not English language learners	69%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	68%
Male	57%
Black	57%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	39%
Not English language learners	65%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	52%
Male	42%
Black	44%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	51%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	71%
Male	51%
Black	59%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	64%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	56%
Black	54%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	62%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	50%
Male	44%
Black	47%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	51%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	51%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	53%
Black	61%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	64%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
Black	53%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	60%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	58%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 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

51% (2007)

57% (2006)

54% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

52% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

63% (2007)

64% (2006)

59% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

44% (2007)

45% (2006)

44% (2005)

45% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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	51%
Female	59%
Male	41%
Black	45%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	53%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	48%
Black	42%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	55%
English language learners	20%
Not English language learners	54%

Writing	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	54%
Black	57%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	64%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	45%
Black	34%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	21%
Not English language learners	46%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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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