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Brewster School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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78 Eldredge Pkwy
Orleans, MA 02653
Barnstable County
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PH: (508) 255-8800
FAX: (508) 240-2351

  • Grades PK-5
  • 523 students
  • 2 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 72% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 75% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% 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 ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities23%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities54%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities40%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female74%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities40%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities53%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female86%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities24%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female85%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities30%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1114
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%71%
Black, not Hispanic3%8%
Hispanic2%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%5%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program11%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,829$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%64%
Student and staff support12%13%
Administration13%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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