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Easthampton 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

50 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
Hampshire County
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PH: (413) 529-1500
FAX: (413) 529-1567

Grades PK-12
1702 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

49% (2009)

40% (2008)

58% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

43% (2008)

56% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

43% (2009)

42% (2008)

65% (2007)

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

Math

56% (2009)

51% (2008)

55% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

32% (2009)

31% (2008)

43% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

52% (2009)

47% (2008)

51% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

36% (2009)

44% (2008)

43% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

56% (2009)

55% (2008)

54% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

40% (2008)

45% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

55% (2009)

53% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

36% (2009)

43% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

30% (2009)

31% (2008)

23% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

70% (2009)

63% (2008)

65% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

44% (2009)

42% (2008)

41% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

73% (2008)

59% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

68% (2008)

54% (2007)

67% (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	49%
Female	58%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	4%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	43%
Female	53%
Male	33%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	11%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	66%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	31%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	5%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	60%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	5%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	32%
Male	38%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	61%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	11%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	49%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	31%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	39%
Male	20%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	4%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	78%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	48%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	55%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	14%

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

69% (2009)

59% (2008)

19% (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	69%
Female	65%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	25%

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	13	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	86%	71%
Hispanic	7%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
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	24%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,934	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	64%
Student and staff support	9%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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