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Dartmouth

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MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
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Students
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8 Bush St
Dartmouth, MA 02748
Bristol County
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PH: (508) 997-3391
FAX: (508) 991-4184

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
3964 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

65% (2011)

64% (2010)

65% (2009)

61% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math

70% (2011)

68% (2010)

73% (2009)

73% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts

49% (2011)

59% (2010)

62% (2009)

54% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math

42% (2011)

53% (2010)

50% (2009)

55% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science

67% (2011)

61% (2010)

57% (2009)

52% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts

76% (2011)

67% (2010)

69% (2009)

64% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

54% (2010)

55% (2009)

51% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts

76% (2011)

77% (2010)

66% (2009)

72% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math

70% (2011)

73% (2010)

65% (2009)

63% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts

75% (2011)

74% (2010)

70% (2009)

74% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math

60% (2011)

59% (2010)

57% (2009)

56% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science

40% (2011)

56% (2010)

49% (2009)

47% (2008)

36% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts

88% (2011)

84% (2010)

88% (2009)

77% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math

52% (2011)

60% (2010)

45% (2009)

53% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science

78% (2011)

76% (2010)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

English Language Arts

90% (2011)

81% (2010)

84% (2009)

83% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math

80% (2011)

79% (2010)

76% (2009)

77% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	46%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	49%
Female	60%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	9%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	44%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	63%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	29%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	67%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	30%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	23%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	37%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	50%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	9%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	93%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	52%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	21%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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

MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

79% (2011)

70% (2010)

69% (2009)

67% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

Introductory Physics

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

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 61% in 2011.

Chemistry

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (2009)

79% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

Tech/Engineering

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

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 Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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.
The MCAS STE is 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	80%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Tech/Engineering	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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.
The MCAS STE is 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: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	16	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Multiracial	1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	16%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,222	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	11%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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