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Chatham 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

425 Crowell Rd
Chatham, MA 02633
Barnstable County
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PH: (508) 945-5130
FAX: (508) 945-5133

Grades PK-12
710 students
3 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

67% (2009)

58% (2008)

72% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

71% (2008)

68% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

52% (2009)

55% (2008)

75% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

54% (2008)

58% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

59% (2009)

65% (2008)

62% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

73% (2008)

73% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

58% (2008)

62% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

81% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

68% (2009)

65% (2008)

57% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

82% (2009)

94% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

45% (2009)

48% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

52% (2009)

53% (2008)

51% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

91% (2009)

84% (2008)

90% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

58% (2008)

62% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

93% (2009)

75% (2008)

85% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

92% (2009)

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

72% (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	67%
Female	70%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	67%
Male	35%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	18%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	68%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	86%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	68%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	97%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	30%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	39%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	45%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	10%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	88%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	87%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%

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

88% (2009)

79% (2008)

6% (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)

56% (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	88%
Female	85%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%

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	10	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	90%	71%
Hispanic	4%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	14%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,752	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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