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35 Crocker Avenue
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Franklin County
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PH: (413) 863-9324
FAX: (413) 863-4560

Grades PK-12
1057 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

53% (2009)

56% (2008)

51% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

51% (2008)

38% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

42% (2009)

38% (2008)

36% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

35% (2009)

22% (2008)

22% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

39% (2009)

25% (2008)

29% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

60% (2009)

44% (2008)

37% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

39% (2009)

22% (2008)

19% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

48% (2009)

50% (2008)

60% (2007)

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

Math

35% (2009)

31% (2008)

36% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

54% (2009)

64% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

27% (2009)

31% (2008)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

46% (2009)

43% (2008)

41% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

66% (2008)

72% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

27% (2009)

43% (2008)

52% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

82% (2009)

66% (2008)

66% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

65% (2008)

69% (2007)

59% (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	53%
Female	59%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	56%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	33%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	42%
Female	55%
Male	28%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	0%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	34%
Male	36%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	36%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	14%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	41%
Male	35%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	48%
Female	46%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	26%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	67%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	7%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	27%
Male	26%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	44%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	8%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	22%
Male	32%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	76%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%

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

45% (2009)

49% (2008)

47% (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	45%
Female	31%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	21%

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	89%	71%
Hispanic	6%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	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	43%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,912	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	64%
Student and staff support	10%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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