Test Scores
Subject Proficiency Testing
Student exit exams receive grades among multiple proficiency levels established by the state. These figures display how the school as a whole performed in different subjects.
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Reading Proficiency Distribution
Reading proficiency is determined by student results on the school's Connecticut Academic Performance Test.
| Total Students Tested | 176 |
| Below Basic | 0% |
| Basic | 14% |
| Proficient | 53% |
| Goal | 24% |
| Advanced | 10% |
Math Proficiency Distribution
Math proficiency is determined by student results on the school's Connecticut Academic Performance Test.
| Total Students Tested | 177 |
| Below Basic | 2% |
| Basic | 9% |
| Proficient | 47% |
| Goal | 31% |
| Advanced | 11% |
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state exams. The calculations by U.S. News were the first of two steps in determining which schools received at least a bronze medal.
| State Test Performance Index | 117.6 |
| Risk-Adjusted Performance Index | -13.9 |
Disadvantaged Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups. The calculations by U.S. News were the second of two steps in determining which schools received at least a bronze medal.
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level course work. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one exam. The Index determined which types of medals (gold, silver or bronze) were awarded to top-performing schools.
| College Readiness Index | 3.8 |
| Exam Used for Index | AP® |
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
| Participation Rate | 9% |
| Participant Passing Rate | 25% |
| Exams Per Test Taker | 1.0 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 25% |
| Quality-Adjusted Participation Rate | 2% |
| Quality-Adjusted Exams Per Test Taker | 1.0 |
Data is based on the 2010-2011 school year.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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