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Quabbin School District

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

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MCAS Results
MCAS Results by Subgroup
MCAS STE Results
MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

872 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
Worcester County
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PH: (978) 355-4668
FAX: (978) 355-6756

Grades PK-12
3184 students
7 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

55% (2009)

53% (2008)

60% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

53% (2008)

57% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

37% (2009)

47% (2008)

59% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

44% (2008)

49% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

49% (2009)

62% (2008)

59% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

58% (2009)

66% (2008)

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

43% (2008)

47% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

62% (2009)

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

55% (2008)

57% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

69% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

44% (2008)

46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

35% (2009)

45% (2008)

36% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

78% (2008)

82% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

45% (2009)

45% (2008)

46% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	48%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	31%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	37%
Female	49%
Male	29%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	24%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	56%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	21%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	52%
Male	35%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	74%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	17%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	51%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	6%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	35%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	10%
Not economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	3%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	51%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	40%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

62% (2009)

73% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry

Data not available for this district (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

74% (2009)

74% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	35%

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	74%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	71%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	13%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,676	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	9%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	19%	16%

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