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Haverhill School District

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4 Summer Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Essex County
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PH: (978) 374-3405
FAX: (978) 373-1535

  • Grades PK-12
  • 6792 students
  • 15 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 46% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 40% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 39% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 29% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 72% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 53% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students46%
Female49%
Male41%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female47%
Male46%
African American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient4%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Female46%
Male36%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female41%
Male36%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient4%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female37%
Male39%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient3%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female56%
Male38%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient3%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female41%
Male35%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female56%
Male45%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient9%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female39%
Male42%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient3%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female62%
Male49%
African American55%
Asian70%
Hispanic32%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient15%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female40%
Male34%
African American24%
Asian60%
Hispanic13%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient5%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female25%
Male32%
African American9%
Asian64%
Hispanic5%
White35%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female80%
Male65%
African American69%
Asian82%
Hispanic52%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities27%
Limited English proficient23%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female38%
Male37%
African American21%
Asian72%
Hispanic12%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient4%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female83%
Male67%
African American50%
Asian90%
Hispanic55%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities36%
Limited English proficient23%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
African American25%
Asian60%
Hispanic38%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities25%
Limited English proficient14%
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.

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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 19% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 45% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 30% (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)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this district (2009)
 15% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students19%
Female15%
Male20%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient0%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
All Students45%
Female49%
Male42%
African American29%
Asian67%
Hispanic15%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient9%

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic72%71%
Hispanic22%14%
Black, not Hispanic4%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,323$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%64%
Student and staff support13%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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