About This School
Conte/West Hills Magnet School is located in New Haven, CT and is one of 48 schools in New Haven School District. It is a public school that serves 635 students in grades K-8.
Conte/West Hills Magnet School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Conte/West Hills Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Conte/West Hills Magnet School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Conte/West Hills Magnet School's students and teachers. more
Conte/West Hills Magnet School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Conte/West Hills Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Conte/West Hills Magnet School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Conte/West Hills Magnet School's students and teachers. more
New Haven School District District Spending
$16,990Per Pupil
The New Haven School District spends $16,990 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about New Haven School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John S. Martinez School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Cold Spring School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Welch Annex School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Elm City College Preparatory School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Christopher Columbus Academy 0.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- New Haven School District
Did not make AYP
see 2010 test scores
see 2010 test scores
Contact
Conte/West Hills Magnet School511 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-8613
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Test Scores
About the CMT
What is it?
The Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of five levels, 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. A score at or above level 3 is considered proficient, however the goal is for all students to score at or above level 4.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 635
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Conte/West Hills Magnet School had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Connecticut had 30% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Conte/West Hills Magnet School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
5
Diana: I love this school,it teaches the kids respect and their hard working skills to prepair for the next level.All the staff are respecfull and understanding.I also when to this school when i was young.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 12, 2011
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
I went to this school and it was the best experience of my LIFE!!!
Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 13, 2009
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