About This School
Ross/Woodward School is located in New Haven, CT and is one of 48 schools in New Haven School District. It is a magnet school that serves 536 students in grades PK, K-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Ross/Woodward School made 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 Ross/Woodward School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Ross/Woodward School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ross/Woodward School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Ross/Woodward School made 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 Ross/Woodward School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Ross/Woodward School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ross/Woodward 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 |
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| Bishop Woods School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Clinton Avenue School 0.9 miles |  |
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| St Francis School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Fair Haven School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Dominick H. Ferrara School 1.5 miles | |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades PK, K-8
- New Haven School District
Made AYP
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see 2010 test scores
Contact
Ross/Woodward School185 Barnes Ave
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 691-3100
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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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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: 536
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Ross/Woodward School had 71% 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
44%
Hispanic
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White
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Ross/Woodward School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Ross/Woodward School
Jose: Why is there such a high staff turn over? I would think if the school is so good the staff would remain. Most of my teachers aren't even at the school anymore.
Submitted by a Former Student on Aug 5, 2010
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