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Chesterfield-Goshen School District

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19 Stage Rd
Westhampton, MA 01027
Hampshire County
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PH: (413) 527-7200
FAX: (413) 529-9497

  • Grades PK-6
  • 176 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 45% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 43% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 47% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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 Students55%
Female62%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Not economically disadvantaged60%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female54%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students43%
Male31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Not economically disadvantaged35%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female54%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Not economically disadvantaged56%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged72%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Not economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
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 Hispanic96%71%
Hispanic2%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%5%
Unspecified1%n/a
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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 program22%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,686$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%64%
Student and staff support7%13%
Administration11%8%
Other expenditures20%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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