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Milford School District

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

70 West River Street
Milford, CT 06460
New Haven County
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PH: (203) 783-3402

Grades PK-12
7562 students
15 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

77% (2008)

81% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Writing

92% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Writing

93% (2008)

94% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

83% (2008)

82% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Science

86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Math

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

83% (2008)

83% (2007)

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

Writing

87% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Math

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2008)

82% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 80% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

82% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Science

85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

89% (2007)

88% (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

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	77%
Female	80%
Male	75%
Black	59%
Asian American	88%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	88%
Black	86%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	65%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	90%
Black	79%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	66%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	78%
Male	82%
Black	65%
Asian American	79%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
Black	78%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	93%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	91%
Black	70%
Asian American	97%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	77%
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	84%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	86%
Black	59%
Asian American	88%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
Black	82%
Asian American	95%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
Black	77%
Asian American	98%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian American	91%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	85%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	95%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	89%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	87%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	91%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	64%
Asian American	90%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	84%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	91%
Male	74%
Black	65%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	82%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	73%
Asian American	93%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	87%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	80%
Black	62%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	83%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	67%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	80%
Black	82%
Asian American	86%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black	73%
Asian American	96%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	85%

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

CAPT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

85% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

87% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

82% (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

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	85%
Female	92%
Male	78%
Black	75%
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	85%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
Black	67%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	83%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	87%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	84%
Black	83%
Asian American	100%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	56%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
Black	63%
Asian American	94%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	89%
Not English language learners	82%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	85%	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	4%
Hispanic	5%	15%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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	16%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,628	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	70%	63%
Student and staff support	5%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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