East Windsor, Connecticut
Encyclopedia
East Windsor is a town in Hartford County
, Connecticut
, United States
. The population was 11,162 at the 2010 census.
The town has five villages: Broad Brook, Melrose, Scantic, Warehouse Point and Windsorville.
to the North, South Windsor
to the South, Ellington
to the East, and Windsor Locks and Windsor
to the West. To the west. The border with Windsor and Windsor Locks is run though by the Connecticut River
.
, the founder of the City of Springfield, Massachusetts
. In 1636, he erected a warehouse for his settlement's transshipment of goods at what is, to this day, known as "Warehouse Point." Warehouse Point served as the southern border of Springfield, Massachusetts, for 132 years - until 1768 - when East Windsor, Connecticut
was annexed by Connecticut Colony. Pynchon selected the site of Warehouse Point because of its location near the Enfield Falls - the first major falls in the Connecticut River, where all sea-going vessels were forced to terminate their voyages, and then transship to smaller shallops. By constructing a warehouse at Warehouse Point, Pynchon essentially forced all northern Connecticut River business to run through him and his settlement at Springfield.
The northern portion of East Windsor was annexed from Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1768; the southern portion was annexed from Windsor, Connecticut, also in 1768.
East Windsor Citizens had an uneasy relationship with the Podunk
tribe which inhabited the area, particularly following King Phillip's War in 1675. Originally, the town was originally called Eastford and settled by farmers who were drawn to its even topography and the fertile soil of the Connecticut River Valley. Eastford was renamed East Windsor because another Eastford
already existed in the state of Connecticut. In 1832, the Broad Brook Mill was created at the waterfall of the Mill Pond.
The oldest section of town is Warehouse Point, which as mentioned was first used by William Pynchon in the 1630s, and later settled as part of Springfield in the 1680s.The Scantic section of town was the center of town until the mills were built. The Windsorville section of town used to be its own community. It had a church, a post office, mini mart, and a park. Mulnite Farms is a tobacco farm on Graham Road, established in 1905. In 1897, the town's voluntary fire department was created in the mill. The Broad Brook Elementary school was established in 1951. In 1961 the town hall burned down. The new town hall is on Rye Street across from the elementary school. The new voluntary fire department building and senior center was built on the same site of the old town hall. On Memorial Day Weekend 1986 the mill caught on fire during renovations and the mill and the tire shop (on the site of the mill) burned down and the smoke could be seen as far as Bradley International Airport
and Hartford. A new mini strip mall was built on the site of the mill. In recent years, the town's location - equidistant to the two major cities of Springfield and Hartford - has led to exponential population growth, and has caused it to become the fastest growing town in Connecticut. The town's population is now approximately 14,000.
, the town has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69.4 km²), of which, 26.3 square miles (68.1 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (1.98%) is water.
runs right though the town from the border in South Windsor
to Enfield.
East Windsor is about halfway from both Hartford and Springfield as they are both 12 miles away. Interstate 91
serves East Windsor with exits 44 and 45. At one point Interstate 284
was going to run though East Windsor but was utimatley canceled because of environmental concerns in the swampland in the area. An on-ramp was constructed for I-284 at exit 44.
Bradley International Airport
is 5 miles away. Skylark Airport is a small airstip to help young aviators learn how to fly.
of 2000, there were 9,818 people, 4,078 households, and 2,556 families residing in the town. The population density
was 373.5 people per square mile (144.2/km²). There were 4,356 housing units at an average density of 165.7 per square mile (64.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.47% White, 4.09% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.00% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races
, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.
There were 4,078 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples
living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,092, and the median income for a family was $60,694. Males had a median income of $39,785 versus $33,446 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $24,899. About 3.5% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
East Windsor crime
, according to city-data.com is relatively low against U.S. averages. Between 1999 and 2004, not including 2003, there was one murder
, 26 rapes, 43 robberies
, 41 assault
s, 254 burglaries
, 1248 theft
s, and 177 car thefts.
The Connecticut Children's Place runs from Grade 4 through Grade 12.
Homebound runs from Pre-K through 12.
Results for 2006 in the Elementary School:
* Rating System is, from highest to lowest: Advanced, Goal, Proficient, Basic, Below Basic. East Windsor Elementary School aims for "Proficient".
Hartford County, Connecticut
Hartford County is a county located in the north central part of the US state of Connecticut. The 2010 Census records show that the county population is at 894,014 making it the second most populated county in Connecticut....
, Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 11,162 at the 2010 census.
The town has five villages: Broad Brook, Melrose, Scantic, Warehouse Point and Windsorville.
Area
East Windsor is surrounded by the towns of EnfieldEnfield, Connecticut
Enfield is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 45,212 at the 2000 census. It sits on the border with Longmeadow, Massachusetts and East Longmeadow, Massachusetts to the north, Somers to the east, East Windsor and Ellington to the south, and the...
to the North, South Windsor
South Windsor, Connecticut
-History:In 1659, Thomas Burnham purchased the tract of land now covered by the towns of South Windsor and East Hartford from Tantinomo, chief sachem of the Podunk Indians. Burnham lived on the land and later willed it to his nine children...
to the South, Ellington
Ellington, Connecticut
Ellington is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. Ellington was incorporated in May, 1786, from East Windsor. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 12,921...
to the East, and Windsor Locks and Windsor
Windsor, Connecticut
Windsor is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, and was the first English settlement in the state. It lies on the northern border of Connecticut's capital, Hartford. The population was estimated at 28,778 in 2005....
to the West. To the west. The border with Windsor and Windsor Locks is run though by the Connecticut River
Connecticut River
The Connecticut River is the largest and longest river in New England, and also an American Heritage River. It flows roughly south, starting from the Fourth Connecticut Lake in New Hampshire. After flowing through the remaining Connecticut Lakes and Lake Francis, it defines the border between the...
.
History
The first English settler in what is today known as East Windsor, was William PynchonWilliam Pynchon
William Pynchon was an English colonist in North America best known as the founder of Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. He was also a colonial treasurer, original patentee of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and the iconoclastic author of the New World's first banned book...
, the founder of the City of Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
. In 1636, he erected a warehouse for his settlement's transshipment of goods at what is, to this day, known as "Warehouse Point." Warehouse Point served as the southern border of Springfield, Massachusetts, for 132 years - until 1768 - when East Windsor, Connecticut
East Windsor, Connecticut
East Windsor is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 11,162 at the 2010 census.The town has five villages: Broad Brook, Melrose, Scantic, Warehouse Point and Windsorville.-Area:...
was annexed by Connecticut Colony. Pynchon selected the site of Warehouse Point because of its location near the Enfield Falls - the first major falls in the Connecticut River, where all sea-going vessels were forced to terminate their voyages, and then transship to smaller shallops. By constructing a warehouse at Warehouse Point, Pynchon essentially forced all northern Connecticut River business to run through him and his settlement at Springfield.
The northern portion of East Windsor was annexed from Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1768; the southern portion was annexed from Windsor, Connecticut, also in 1768.
East Windsor Citizens had an uneasy relationship with the Podunk
Podunk
In American English, Podunk, podunk, or Podunk Hollow denotes or describes a place of small size or "in the middle of nowhere", and is often used in the upper case as a placeholder name in a context of dismissing significance or importance....
tribe which inhabited the area, particularly following King Phillip's War in 1675. Originally, the town was originally called Eastford and settled by farmers who were drawn to its even topography and the fertile soil of the Connecticut River Valley. Eastford was renamed East Windsor because another Eastford
Eastford, Connecticut
Eastford is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,618 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water....
already existed in the state of Connecticut. In 1832, the Broad Brook Mill was created at the waterfall of the Mill Pond.
The oldest section of town is Warehouse Point, which as mentioned was first used by William Pynchon in the 1630s, and later settled as part of Springfield in the 1680s.The Scantic section of town was the center of town until the mills were built. The Windsorville section of town used to be its own community. It had a church, a post office, mini mart, and a park. Mulnite Farms is a tobacco farm on Graham Road, established in 1905. In 1897, the town's voluntary fire department was created in the mill. The Broad Brook Elementary school was established in 1951. In 1961 the town hall burned down. The new town hall is on Rye Street across from the elementary school. The new voluntary fire department building and senior center was built on the same site of the old town hall. On Memorial Day Weekend 1986 the mill caught on fire during renovations and the mill and the tire shop (on the site of the mill) burned down and the smoke could be seen as far as Bradley International Airport
Bradley International Airport
Bradley International Airport is a joint civil-military public airport located in Windsor Locks on the border with East Granby and Suffield, in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is owned by the State of Connecticut....
and Hartford. A new mini strip mall was built on the site of the mill. In recent years, the town's location - equidistant to the two major cities of Springfield and Hartford - has led to exponential population growth, and has caused it to become the fastest growing town in Connecticut. The town's population is now approximately 14,000.
Points of interest
- The Connecticut Trolley MuseumConnecticut Trolley MuseumFounded in 1940, the Connecticut Trolley Museum is the oldest incorporated museum dedicated to electric railroading in the United States.The museum is located in East Windsor, Connecticut, and is open to the public most of the year, featuring static displays and self-guided tours of the state's...
and the Connecticut Fire Museum are located in the Warehouse Point section of town. - The East Windsor Academy Museum operated by the historical society is located in the Scantic neighborhood.
- The East Windsor Hill section of the nearby town of South WindsorSouth Windsor, Connecticut-History:In 1659, Thomas Burnham purchased the tract of land now covered by the towns of South Windsor and East Hartford from Tantinomo, chief sachem of the Podunk Indians. Burnham lived on the land and later willed it to his nine children...
was the boyhood home of the theologian Jonathan Edwards. - The Melrose School, now called the Melrose Library, is a one-room schoolhouse that was active until the early 20th century. It is located in the Melrose section of town and is now used for local functions.
- St. John's Episcopal Church (Warehouse Point, Connecticut)St. John's Episcopal Church (Warehouse Point, Connecticut)St. John's Episcopal Church is an historic church at 92 Main Street in Warehouse Point section of East Windsor, Connecticut.It was built in 1804 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.-References:...
is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Notable people, past and present
- Jonathan Edwards, a colonial American Christian preacher and theologian.
- Lorrin AndrewsLorrin AndrewsLorrin Andrews was an early American missionary to Hawaii and judge. He opened the first post-secondary school for Hawaiians called Lahainaluna Seminary, prepared a Hawaiian dictionary and several works on the literature and antiquities of the Hawaiians. His students published the first newspaper,...
(1795–1868), born in East Windsor, Congregational Church clergyman missionary to Hawaii, translated the Bible into the Hawaiian languageHawaiian languageThe Hawaiian language is a Polynesian language that takes its name from Hawaii, the largest island in the tropical North Pacific archipelago where it developed. Hawaiian, along with English, is an official language of the state of Hawaii...
, judge, and first Associate Justice of Hawaii State Supreme CourtHawaii State Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of Hawaii is the highest court of the State of Hawaii in the United States. Its decisions are binding on all other courts of the Hawaii State Judiciary. The principal purpose of the Supreme Court is to review the decisions of the trial courts in which appeals have been granted... - John Warner BarberJohn Warner BarberJohn Warner Barber was an American engraver whose books of state, national, and local history featured his vivid illustrations, said to have caught the flavor and appearance of city, town, and countryside scenes in his day....
(1798–1885), an engraver whose books of state, national, and local history featured his vivid engravings, said to have caught the flavor and appearance of city, town, and countryside scenes in his day, was born in town. - Israel BissellIsrael BissellIsrael Bissell was a post rider in Massachusetts who alerted the American colonists of the British attack on April 19, 1775. He rode for four days and six hours covering the 345 miles from Watertown, Massachusetts to Philadelphia along the Old Post Road, shouting "To arms, to arms, the war has...
(1752–1800), a post-rider in Massachusetts originally from East Windsor, alerted the colonists of the British attack on April 19, 1775. He rode for four days and six hours covering the 345 miles from Watertown, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia along the Boston Post Road. He was carrying a message from General Joseph Palmer. The message was copied at each of his stops, and he shouted "To arms, to arms, the war has begun." - Daniel Bissell (1754–1824), a soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, was the last recipient of the Badge of Military Merit, one of only three awarded by George Washington himself. Under Washington's direct orders, he became a spy in British-occupied New York City and decided he had to join the British Army to get the desired information, which he memorized before returning to the American side. He was born in town.
- Eliphalet ChapinEliphalet ChapinEliphalet Chapin was a cabinetmaker and furniture maker in East Windsor, Connecticut in the late 18th century. His style of furniture design is regarded as one of the most elegant of its time....
(1741–1807), a cabinetmaker and furniture maker in town whose furniture design is regarded as one of the most elegant of its time. He was born in town. - Frederick HolbrookFrederick HolbrookFrederick Holbrook was an agriculturist, politician, and the 27th Governor of Vermont.-Early life:Holbrook was born in East Windsor, Connecticut, son of John and Sara Holbrook. He attended Berkshire Gymnasium, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, for two years, then visited Europe in 1833...
(1814–1909), governor of Vermont, was born in town. - Eli TerryEli TerryEli Terry Sr. was an inventor and clockmaker in Connecticut. He received a United States patent for a shelf clock mechanism. He introduced mass production to the art of clockmaking, which made clocks affordable for the average American citizen...
(1772–1852) was an influential clockmaker and the first inventor to receive a United States patent for a clock mechanism. He introduced mass production to clock manufacturing, making them affordable for the average person. He was born in town. - Kevin OlsonKevin OlsonKevin Olson, a.k.a Kevin Johnson or Kevin Johnson Olsen born March 28, 1989. Is a child actor from Hartford, Connecticut.He is most notable for playing "Irwin" in Stuart Little 2.-Filmography:-External links:...
(born 1989), minor child star in films such as Stuart Little 2Stuart Little 2Stuart Little 2 is a 2002 American live action and CGI animated film, directed by Rob Minkoff and starring Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie and Jonathan Lipnicki and the voices of Michael J. Fox, Nathan Lane, Melanie Griffith, James Woods and Steve Zahn. The film is a sequel to the 1999 film and includes...
. Went to elemntary and middle school here. - Jerry MarquisJerry MarquisJerry Marquis born February, 14, 1956 is a former NASCAR Driver who competed in the NASCAR Busch Series the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, The NASCAR Busch North Series and The NASCAR Featherlight Modified Series. He is from Broad Brook, Connecticut.. Maquis has won 7 NASCR Busch North Series races...
(Born 1965), NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Whelen Modefed Series Driver. Also the 1994 Busch North Series rookie of the year. - Walter Loomis NewberryWalter Loomis NewberryWalter Loomis Newberry was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for his bequest that resulted in the creation of the Newberry Library in Chicago....
(1804–1888) Was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for its bequest in its creation of the Newberry Library in ChicagoChicagoChicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
. - Oliver NewberryWalter Loomis NewberryWalter Loomis Newberry was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for his bequest that resulted in the creation of the Newberry Library in Chicago....
(1789–1860) The steamboat king was born here. Also served in the Black Hawk warBlack Hawk WarThe Black Hawk War was a brief conflict fought in 1832 between the United States and Native Americans headed by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted soon after Black Hawk and a group of Sauks, Meskwakis, and Kickapoos known as the "British Band" crossed the Mississippi River into the U.S....
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69.4 km²), of which, 26.3 square miles (68.1 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (1.98%) is water.
Transportation
U.S. Route 5U.S. Route 5
U.S. Route 5 is a north–south United States highway running through the New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Significant cities along the route include New Haven, Connecticut; Hartford, Connecticut; and Springfield, Massachusetts. From Hartford northward to St...
runs right though the town from the border in South Windsor
South Windsor
South Windsor may refer to:* South Windsor, Connecticut, a town in Connecticut, USA* South Windsor, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia* South Windsor, Maine...
to Enfield.
East Windsor is about halfway from both Hartford and Springfield as they are both 12 miles away. Interstate 91
Interstate 91
Interstate 91 is an Interstate Highway in the New England region of the United States. It provides the primary north–south thoroughfare in the western part of New England...
serves East Windsor with exits 44 and 45. At one point Interstate 284
Interstate 284
Interstate 284 was a planned Interstate Highway in the eastern suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut I-284 was canceled for monetary and environmental concerns.-History:...
was going to run though East Windsor but was utimatley canceled because of environmental concerns in the swampland in the area. An on-ramp was constructed for I-284 at exit 44.
Bradley International Airport
Bradley International Airport
Bradley International Airport is a joint civil-military public airport located in Windsor Locks on the border with East Granby and Suffield, in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is owned by the State of Connecticut....
is 5 miles away. Skylark Airport is a small airstip to help young aviators learn how to fly.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 9,818 people, 4,078 households, and 2,556 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 373.5 people per square mile (144.2/km²). There were 4,356 housing units at an average density of 165.7 per square mile (64.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.47% White, 4.09% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.00% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.
There were 4,078 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,092, and the median income for a family was $60,694. Males had a median income of $39,785 versus $33,446 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $24,899. About 3.5% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
| Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Active Voters | Inactive Voters | Total Voters | Percentage |
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
1,909 | 129 | 2,038 | 29.72% |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
1,227 | 99 | 1,326 | 19.34% |
Unaffiliated | 3,215 | 278 | 3,493 | 50.94% |
Minor Parties | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | 6,351 | 506 | 6,857 | 100% | |||||||||||||||||||||
Crime
Crime
Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction...
, according to city-data.com is relatively low against U.S. averages. Between 1999 and 2004, not including 2003, there was one murder
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human being, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide...
, 26 rapes, 43 robberies
Robbery
Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take something of value by force or threat of force or by putting the victim in fear. At common law, robbery is defined as taking the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the person of that property, by means of force or fear....
, 41 assault
Assault
In law, assault is a crime causing a victim to fear violence. The term is often confused with battery, which involves physical contact. The specific meaning of assault varies between countries, but can refer to an act that causes another to apprehend immediate and personal violence, or in the more...
s, 254 burglaries
Burglary
Burglary is a crime, the essence of which is illicit entry into a building for the purposes of committing an offense. Usually that offense will be theft, but most jurisdictions specify others which fall within the ambit of burglary...
, 1248 theft
Theft
In common usage, theft is the illegal taking of another person's property without that person's permission or consent. The word is also used as an informal shorthand term for some crimes against property, such as burglary, embezzlement, larceny, looting, robbery, shoplifting and fraud...
s, and 177 car thefts.
Elementary
The East Windsor Elementary School System runs from pre-kindergarten through grade 4.The Connecticut Children's Place runs from Grade 4 through Grade 12.
Homebound runs from Pre-K through 12.
CMT Testing
The Connecticut Mastery TestConnecticut Mastery Test
The Connecticut Mastery Test, or CMT, is a test administered to students in grades 3 through 8. The CMT tests students in mathematics, reading comprehension, writing, and science...
Results for 2006 in the Elementary School:
| Reading | Writing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | "Proficient"* or Above | Below "Proficient" | "Proficient" or Above | Below "Proficient" | ||
| 3 | 64% | 36% | 81% | 19% | ||
Middle School
The East Windsor Middle School System runs from grade 5 through grade 8.CAPT Testing
The CAPTConnecticut Academic Performance Test
The Connecticut Academic Performance Test, or simply the CAPT, is a state-mandated standardized test administered by the Connecticut State Board of Education that all public school students in Connecticut must take. Students in some districts must pass to graduate high school...
Results for the High School between 2004 and 2006:
| Mathematics | Science | Reading Across The Disciplines | Writing Across The Disciplines | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | "Proficient"* or Above | Below "Proficient" | "Proficient" or Above | Below "Proficient" | "Proficient" or Above | Below "Proficient" | "Proficient" or Above | Below "Proficient" |
| 2006 | 77% | 23% | 76% | 24% | 68% | 30%** | 77% | 23% |
| 2005 | 74% | 28%** | 79% | 21% | 82% | 18% | 85% | 15% |
| 2004 | 83% | 16%** | 89% | 11% | 83% | 18%** | 84% | 16% |