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Holliston School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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370 Hollis Street
Holliston, MA 01746
Middlesex County
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PH: (508) 429-0654
FAX: (508) 429-0653

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2951 students
  • 4 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 76% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 87% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 57% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 92% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities36%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities34%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities3%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female54%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities15%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities46%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female86%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities28%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female73%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities24%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female84%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities32%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities23%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities48%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female76%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities26%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities29%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities71%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities30%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities73%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities89%
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
 86% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this district (2009)
 95% (2008)
 93% (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)
 88% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities69%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1314
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%71%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%5%
Hispanic2%14%
Black, not Hispanic1%8%
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 program2%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,261$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%64%
Student and staff support14%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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