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Middletown School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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311 Hunting Hill Aven
Middletown, CT 06457
Middlesex County
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PH: (860) 638-1401

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5153 students
  • 11 schools

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 CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

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

Math
 80% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing
 86% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

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

Writing
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 74% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 82% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (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 Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
Black53%
Asian American86%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities76%
Not English language learners72%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black74%
Asian American100%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners85%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female80%
Male81%
Black64%
Asian American86%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities86%
Not English language learners82%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female77%
Male64%
Black57%
Asian American82%
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners71%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female93%
Male79%
Black85%
Asian American100%
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black71%
Asian American100%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners80%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners76%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black69%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities87%
Not English language learners81%

WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black84%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities96%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners84%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
Black55%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners75%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities89%
Not English language learners83%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black74%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners85%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male72%
Black48%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners71%

WritingThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male67%
Black61%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities80%
Not English language learners72%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female70%
Male78%
Black51%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners75%
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female65%
Male64%
Black40%
Asian American80%
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners65%

ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Black38%
Asian American90%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners63%

WritingThis District
All Students76%
Female85%
Male67%
Black61%
Asian American90%
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners77%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female69%
Male70%
Black50%
Asian American100%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners69%
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)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 72% (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%
Female82%
Male73%
Black62%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners79%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black49%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners75%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
Black76%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners86%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female66%
Male75%
Black50%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners71%
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 Hispanic58%67%
Black, not Hispanic26%14%
Hispanic11%15%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%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 program32%27%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,124$12,716
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%63%
Student and staff support6%8%
Administration7%10%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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