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Andover School District

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35 School Road
Andover, CT 06232
Tolland County
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PH: (860) 742-7339

  • Grades PK-6
  • 360 students
  • 1 school

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing
 80% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 96% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% 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.

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners82%

WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female100%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners89%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female70%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners80%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners80%

WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female96%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners89%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners91%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female70%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners75%

WritingThis District
All Students80%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners80%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners89%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners94%

WritingThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners96%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners98%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1315

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%67%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
Hispanic2%15%
Black, not Hispanic<1%14%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program4%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,314$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%63%
Student and staff support4%8%
Administration12%10%
Other expenditures16%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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