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Boxborough School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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493 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, MA 01719
Middlesex County
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PH: (978) 263-4569
FAX: (978) 263-0477

  • Grades PK-6
  • 526 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 76% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math
 84% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 82% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 83% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science
 77% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 81% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math
 87% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 92% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 90% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

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 MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female84%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities36%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities36%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Not economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asian69%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities33%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities8%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female84%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities41%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities60%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities30%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic74%70%
Asian/Pacific Islander19%5%
Multiracial4%2%
Hispanic2%14%
Black, not Hispanic<1%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program2%31%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,910$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%64%
Student and staff support13%13%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures18%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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