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Falmouth 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

340 Teaticket Hwy
East Falmouth, MA 02536
Barnstable County
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PH: (508) 548-0151
FAX: (508) 457-9032

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Grades PK-12
3894 students
7 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

66% (2008)

73% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

65% (2009)

57% (2008)

69% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

67% (2008)

63% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

56% (2009)

46% (2008)

46% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

76% (2009)

61% (2008)

64% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

58% (2008)

62% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

64% (2008)

74% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

58% (2008)

66% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

71% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

53% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

35% (2009)

39% (2008)

33% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

49% (2009)

56% (2008)

51% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

89% (2009)

79% (2008)

75% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

75% (2007)

80% (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	66%
Female	68%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	40%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	74%
Male	59%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	65%
Male	71%
African American	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	35%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	54%
African American	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	31%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	70%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	37%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	67%
Male	61%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	29%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	83%
Male	66%
African American	18%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	80%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	65%
African American	30%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	80%
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	31%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	74%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	32%
Male	38%
African American	13%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	7%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	77%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	34%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	54%
Male	45%
African American	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	10%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	85%
African American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	40%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	84%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	40%

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

68% (2009)

71% (2008)

54% (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)

33% (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	68%
Female	67%
Male	68%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	30%

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	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	88%	71%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	8%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%
Unspecified	2%	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	18%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,624	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	64%
Student and staff support	8%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	18%	16%

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