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387 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
Hampshire County
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PH: (413) 467-7193
FAX: (413) 467-3909

Grades PK-12
1137 students
3 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

57% (2009)

57% (2008)

52% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

45% (2009)

58% (2008)

51% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

43% (2008)

61% (2007)

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

Math

66% (2009)

48% (2008)

50% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

59% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

67% (2009)

75% (2008)

65% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

62% (2009)

54% (2008)

51% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

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

Math

70% (2009)

71% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

76% (2009)

74% (2008)

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

Math

55% (2009)

57% (2008)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

44% (2009)

48% (2008)

49% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

90% (2009)

86% (2008)

79% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

59% (2008)

55% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

64% (2008)

76% (2007)

68% (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	57%
Female	63%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	15%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	83%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	25%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	13%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	81%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	6%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	67%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	25%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	63%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	43%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	47%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	51%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	20%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	46%

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

41% (2009)

27% (2008)

38% (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

25% (2009)

20% (2008)

14% (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	41%
Female	35%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	39%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
All Students	25%
Female	30%
Male	19%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	26%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Not economically disadvantaged	29%
Students with disabilities	0%

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	95%	71%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	15%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,807	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	64%
Student and staff support	15%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	13%	16%

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