Test Scores for Southwick-Tolland School District

Welcome! Sign In My School List (0)


Schools Community Articles

Home

Find a School

Preschool

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Holiday

Southwick-Tolland School District

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

86 Powder Mill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Hampden County
Map >

PH: (413) 569-5391
FAX: (413) 569-1711

Grades PK-12
1888 students
3 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:

MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

60% (2008)

54% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

68% (2009)

74% (2008)

66% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

60% (2009)

52% (2008)

56% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

58% (2008)

51% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

55% (2009)

51% (2008)

54% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

69% (2009)

69% (2008)

69% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

48% (2008)

48% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

76% (2009)

72% (2008)

64% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

50% (2008)

49% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

78% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

46% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

50% (2009)

49% (2008)

48% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

93% (2008)

90% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

57% (2008)

55% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

87% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

68% (2008)

62% (2007)

73% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle, or high schools in this district

MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	18%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	28%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	54%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	13%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	51%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	84%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	35%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	62%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	30%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	19%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	40%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	12%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	96%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	55%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	55%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	58%

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle, or high schools in this district

MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

79% (2009)

63% (2008)

27% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

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 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

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	79%
Female	78%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	38%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	71%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

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

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,295	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	14%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >