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Bristol School District

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

129 Church Street
Bristol, CT 06011
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 584-7002

Grades PK-12
9036 students
15 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

66% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

80% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

74% (2007)

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

Writing

87% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

73% (2007)

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

Writing

88% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

75% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

80% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

83% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

79% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

82% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

79% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

81% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

80% (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	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	65%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	17%
Not English language learners	68%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	77%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	88%
English language learners	39%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	79%
Black	67%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	84%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	80%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	71%
Black	64%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	79%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	76%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	84%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	57%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	88%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	84%
Black	77%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	87%
English language learners	43%
Not English language learners	86%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	70%
Black	67%
Asian American	74%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	80%
Not English language learners	74%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	74%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	88%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	82%
Black	59%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	82%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	75%
Black	67%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	76%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	79%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	80%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	84%
Black	84%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	85%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
Black	74%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	72%
Black	74%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	80%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
Black	72%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	83%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
Black	74%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	90%
Male	73%
Black	74%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	79%
Black	68%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	82%

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

87% (2007)

74% (2006)

75% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

88% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

87% (2007)

81% (2006)

79% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)

73% (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	87%
Female	94%
Male	81%
Black	71%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	88%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	77%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	93%
Male	82%
Black	71%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	87%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	72%
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Students with disabilities	51%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	89%

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	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	78%	67%
Hispanic	12%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	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	29%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,207	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	63%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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