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Clinton School District

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150 School Street
Clinton, MA 01510
Worcester County
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PH: (978) 365-4200
FAX: (978) 365-5037

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2029 students
  • 3 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 41% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 44% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 44% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 45% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 61% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students41%
Female48%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient30%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient50%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students42%
Female46%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient7%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female45%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Female42%
Male46%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient8%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female63%
Male57%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient23%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female61%
Male58%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students44%
Female53%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities11%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female41%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities19%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities33%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female41%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female35%
Male55%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities4%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female30%
Male48%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female83%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities31%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities21%
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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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 20% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 66% (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
 62% (2009)
 53% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students20%
Female23%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities7%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis District
All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities6%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1514

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic73%71%
Hispanic22%14%
Black, not Hispanic3%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%29%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,982$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%64%
Student and staff support11%13%
Administration6%8%
Other expenditures16%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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