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Gardner 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
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

70 Waterford Street
Gardner, MA 01440
Worcester County
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PH: (978) 632-1000
FAX: (978) 632-1164

Grades PK-12
2914 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

51% (2009)

41% (2008)

42% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

39% (2008)

40% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

35% (2009)

31% (2008)

56% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

32% (2009)

28% (2008)

47% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

32% (2009)

48% (2008)

38% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

52% (2009)

64% (2008)

62% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

29% (2009)

36% (2008)

36% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

69% (2009)

72% (2008)

81% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

54% (2008)

49% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

65% (2009)

65% (2008)

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

Math

46% (2009)

34% (2008)

33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

34% (2009)

32% (2008)

23% (2007)

8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

70% (2008)

76% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

35% (2008)

31% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

76% (2008)

79% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

67% (2008)

70% (2007)

65% (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	51%
Female	46%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	45%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	35%
Female	43%
Male	28%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
White	34%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	29%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	24%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	5%
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	7%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	56%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	24%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	0%
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	63%
African American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	42%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	59%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	79%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	19%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	11%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	6%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	28%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	7%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	79%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	35%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	40%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	16%

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

43% (2009)

32% (2008)

36% (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

7% (2009)

0% (2008)

16% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

43% (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	43%
Female	39%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	13%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
All Students	7%
Female	4%
Male	9%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	9%
Economically disadvantaged	5%
Not economically disadvantaged	8%
Students with disabilities	0%

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	43%
Male	38%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%

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	16	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	83%	71%
Hispanic	9%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
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	35%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,689	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	64%
Student and staff support	15%	13%
Administration	11%	8%
Other expenditures	12%	16%

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