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Hingham 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

220 Central Street
Hingham, MA 02043
Plymouth County
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PH: (781) 741-1500
FAX: (781) 749-7457

Grades PK-12
3848 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

71% (2008)

72% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

76% (2008)

72% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

68% (2008)

80% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

63% (2008)

67% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

70% (2009)

78% (2008)

82% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

77% (2009)

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

76% (2009)

71% (2008)

73% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

84% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

74% (2008)

62% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

86% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

56% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

57% (2009)

59% (2008)

49% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

88% (2008)

91% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

61% (2008)

63% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

96% (2009)

95% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

92% (2009)

91% (2008)

88% (2007)

90% (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	75%
Female	73%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	28%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	72%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	30%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	28%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	28%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	63%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	32%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	39%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	55%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	63%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	62%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	55%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	22%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	73%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	38%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	87%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	68%

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

92% (2009)

88% (2008)

72% (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)

60% (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	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	72%

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	71%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
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	3%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,944	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	64%
Student and staff support	13%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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