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Colchester School District

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

127 Norwich Avenue
Colchester, CT 06415
New London County
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PH: (860) 537-7267

Grades PK-12
3227 students
5 schools

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CMT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

87% (2007)

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

Math

86% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

75% (2007)

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

Writing

90% (2007)

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

Math

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Writing

90% (2007)

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

Math

89% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

90% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

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

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

90% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math

93% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

81% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

89% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2007.

Math

92% (2007)

89% (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	76%
Female	81%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not English language learners	76%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	97%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	91%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	61%
Students without disabilities	88%
Not English language learners	86%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	81%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not English language learners	76%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	98%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	97%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	81%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	89%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	83%
Not English language learners	79%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	93%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	97%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	50%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	93%

Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	87%
Not English language learners	81%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	39%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	89%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	62%
Students without disabilities	96%
Not English language learners	92%

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

78% (2007)

84% (2006)

86% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Science

90% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.

Writing

86% (2007)

85% (2006)

89% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.

Math

87% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)

86% (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	78%
Female	87%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	77%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	95%
Not English language learners	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian American	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students without disabilities	92%
Not English language learners	87%

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	92%	67%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	14%
Hispanic	3%	15%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	4%
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	4%	27%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,371	$12,716

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	63%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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