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Litchfield School District

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

35 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
Litchfield County
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PH: (860) 567-7500

Grades PK-12
1295 students
3 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

81% (2007)

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

Writing

89% (2007)

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

Math

89% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

86% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Writing

78% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

93% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

92% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

94% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2007)

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

Writing

97% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2007)

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

Writing

95% (2007)

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

Math

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2007)

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

Writing

94% (2007)

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

Math

90% (2007)

92% (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	81%
Female	77%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	81%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	89%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	84%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	92%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	81%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	93%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	94%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	98%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	97%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students without disabilities	99%
Not English language learners	94%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

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

98% (2007)

96% (2006)

90% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

98% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

95% (2007)

92% (2006)

87% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

97% (2007)

95% (2006)

89% (2005)

90% (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	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	98%

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	98%
Not English language learners	98%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	100%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	97%

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	15	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	96%	67%
Hispanic	2%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	14%

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	5%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,171	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	63%
Student and staff support	13%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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