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Granby School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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15b North Granby Road
Granby, CT 06035
Hartford County
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PH: (860) 844-5250

  • Grades K-12
  • 2259 students
  • 5 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (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 Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners89%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners94%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners96%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners87%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities85%
Students without disabilities94%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners98%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students without disabilities91%
Not English language learners90%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female93%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners96%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners94%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners94%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
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, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners98%

WritingThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners96%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners98%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners98%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%
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
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (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 Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners96%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners94%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female91%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners94%
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 teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%67%
Black, not Hispanic3%14%
Hispanic2%15%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%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 program2%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,948$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%63%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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