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East Haven School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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35 Wheelbarrow Lane
East Haven, CT 06513
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 468-3261

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3844 students
  • 12 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 78% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 75% (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 Students65%
Female73%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners67%

WritingThis District
All Students75%
Female88%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities84%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners85%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners66%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female93%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners87%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female68%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female79%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners84%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners87%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners79%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners86%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners87%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners76%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners82%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners84%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities74%
Not English language learners67%

WritingThis District
All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities92%
Not English language learners85%
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
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 89% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 74% (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 Students78%
Female84%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners79%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities85%
Not English language learners81%

WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners73%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic84%67%
Hispanic9%15%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%4%
Black, not Hispanic2%14%
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 program27%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,547$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%63%
Student and staff support6%8%
Administration11%10%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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