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Easthampton

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

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
1567 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

52% (2011)

57% (2010)

49% (2009)

40% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math

57% (2011)

59% (2010)

53% (2009)

43% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts

49% (2011)

48% (2010)

43% (2009)

42% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math

57% (2011)

58% (2010)

56% (2009)

51% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science

49% (2011)

35% (2010)

32% (2009)

31% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts

48% (2011)

52% (2010)

52% (2009)

47% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math

42% (2011)

36% (2010)

36% (2009)

44% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts

67% (2011)

57% (2010)

56% (2009)

55% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math

46% (2011)

45% (2010)

55% (2009)

40% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts

65% (2011)

72% (2010)

55% (2009)

53% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math

31% (2011)

51% (2010)

36% (2009)

43% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science

34% (2011)

29% (2010)

30% (2009)

31% (2008)

23% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts

84% (2011)

74% (2010)

70% (2009)

63% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math

55% (2011)

42% (2010)

44% (2009)

42% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science

65% (2011)

70% (2010)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

English Language Arts

74% (2011)

69% (2010)

74% (2009)

73% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math

66% (2011)

58% (2010)

65% (2009)

68% (2008)

54% (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	52%
Female	60%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	4%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	49%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	49%
Female	58%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	52%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	44%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	11%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	48%
Female	58%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian	40%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	4%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	44%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	77%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	52%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	84%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	4%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	30%
Male	30%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	29%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	7%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	72%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	5%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	85%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	0%

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

66% (2011)

58% (2010)

69% (2009)

59% (2008)

19% (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)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (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	66%
Female	72%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	9%

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	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	86%	70%
Hispanic	7%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
Multiracial	1%	2%
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	27%	31%

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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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