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Madison School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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10 Campus Drive
Madison, CT 06443
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 245-6300

  • Grades K-12
  • 3841 students
  • 6 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 96% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 99% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 97% (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 Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners86%

WritingThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners95%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities97%
Not English language learners95%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities95%
Not English language learners93%

WritingThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners96%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners97%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners92%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners95%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners94%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners99%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners97%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities72%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners97%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities98%
Not English language learners95%

WritingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities94%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners99%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities100%
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)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 96% (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 with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners96%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners96%

WritingThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities99%
Not English language learners98%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners95%
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
White, not Hispanic95%67%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
Hispanic1%15%
Black, not Hispanic<1%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 program2%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,748$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%63%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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