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Stamford Academy

GreatSchools Rating: 1 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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229 North Street
Stamford, CT 06092
Fairfield County
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PH: (203) 977-5690

  • Grades 9-12
  • 113 students
  • 1 school

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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 21% (2008)
 6% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 15% (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 34% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 9% (2008)
 10% (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.

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students21%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students without disabilities22%
Not English language learners21%

ScienceThis District
All Students15%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students without disabilities19%
Not English language learners15%

WritingThis District
All Students34%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students without disabilities39%
Not English language learners34%

MathThis District
All Students9%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
Students without disabilities11%
Not English language learners9%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher815
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic55%14%
Hispanic37%15%
White, not Hispanic8%67%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program90%27%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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