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Braintree 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

348 Pond Street
Braintree, MA 02184
Norfolk County
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PH: (781) 380-0130
FAX: (781) 380-0146

Grades PK-12
5246 students
9 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

64% (2009)

65% (2008)

68% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

67% (2008)

72% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

67% (2008)

69% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

66% (2008)

63% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

70% (2009)

72% (2008)

61% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

76% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

60% (2008)

60% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

77% (2009)

77% (2008)

74% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

74% (2008)

65% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

83% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

59% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

40% (2009)

44% (2008)

34% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

88% (2009)

86% (2008)

84% (2007)

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

Math

66% (2009)

60% (2008)

58% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

88% (2009)

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

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

Math

87% (2009)

78% (2008)

83% (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	64%
Female	68%
Male	62%
African American	42%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	56%
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	34%
Limited English proficient	56%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
African American	34%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	60%
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	37%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	58%
African American	45%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	30%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	50%
African American	25%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	67%
African American	48%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	50%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	42%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	72%
African American	77%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	50%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	47%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	67%
Male	63%
African American	30%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	43%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	33%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	86%
Male	69%
African American	47%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	58%
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	39%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	78%
African American	38%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	67%
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	47%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	78%
African American	75%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	64%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	44%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
African American	33%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	28%
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	28%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	33%
Male	46%
African American	25%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	11%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	11%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	86%
African American	80%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	73%
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	65%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	60%
African American	40%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	28%
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	24%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African American	72%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	66%
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	51%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	63%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	87%
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	52%

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

84% (2009)

64% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

25% (2009)

Data not available for this district (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)

52% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

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 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	84%
Female	82%
Male	85%
African American	68%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	53%
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	51%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	25%
Male	33%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	17%
Students with disabilities	20%

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
Subgroup results not available

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	85%	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	8%	5%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	8%
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	11%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,298	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	13%	13%
Administration	6%	8%
Other expenditures	18%	16%

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