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East Hartford School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1110 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 622-5000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7830 students
  • 16 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 45% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 49% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 50% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 53% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 61% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 70% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 59% (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

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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 Students45%
Female54%
Male37%
Black41%
Asian American76%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners48%

WritingThis District
All Students75%
Female86%
Male64%
Black73%
Asian American91%
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners45%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female71%
Male60%
Black61%
Asian American79%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners37%
Not English language learners68%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students49%
Female50%
Male48%
Black45%
Asian American71%
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners5%
Not English language learners52%

WritingThis District
All Students75%
Female82%
Male67%
Black70%
Asian American86%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners55%
Not English language learners76%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black65%
Asian American89%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners45%
Not English language learners71%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female54%
Male46%
Black49%
Asian American67%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners53%

ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Female54%
Male50%
Black48%
Asian American73%
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners55%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Female83%
Male66%
Black71%
Asian American77%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners52%
Not English language learners76%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female72%
Male58%
Black59%
Asian American77%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners68%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female58%
Male48%
Black51%
Asian American81%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners55%

WritingThis District
All Students68%
Female79%
Male60%
Black66%
Asian American91%
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners70%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female66%
Male53%
Black55%
Asian American86%
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners61%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female56%
Male53%
Black53%
Asian American85%
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners14%
Not English language learners57%

WritingThis District
All Students61%
Female70%
Male53%
Black61%
Asian American82%
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners63%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female60%
Male62%
Black51%
Asian American85%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners63%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
Black49%
Asian American86%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities63%
Not English language learners58%

ScienceThis District
All Students55%
Female58%
Male53%
Black46%
Asian American83%
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities62%
Not English language learners57%

WritingThis District
All Students70%
Female79%
Male62%
Black66%
Asian American97%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners71%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
Black59%
Asian American97%
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners68%
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

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 CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 64% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 82% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 53% (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

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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 Students64%
Female72%
Male55%
Black61%
Asian American79%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners65%

ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female66%
Male64%
Black55%
Asian American74%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners66%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Black81%
Asian American91%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners83%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female53%
Male63%
Black47%
Asian American83%
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities63%
Not English language learners58%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic35%14%
Hispanic32%15%
White, not Hispanic27%67%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program45%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,436$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%63%
Student and staff support4%8%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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