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Holyoke

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MCAS Results
MCAS Results by Subgroup
MCAS STE Results
MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

57 Suffolk St
Holyoke, MA 01040
Hampden County
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PH: (413) 534-2005
FAX: (413) 534-2297

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
5896 students
11 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

21% (2011)

25% (2010)

21% (2009)

16% (2008)

21% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math

32% (2011)

25% (2010)

19% (2009)

20% (2008)

15% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts

18% (2011)

15% (2010)

16% (2009)

12% (2008)

19% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math

16% (2011)

15% (2010)

14% (2009)

13% (2008)

17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science

12% (2011)

17% (2010)

12% (2009)

16% (2008)

20% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts

26% (2011)

23% (2010)

18% (2009)

21% (2008)

23% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math

20% (2011)

16% (2010)

13% (2009)

15% (2008)

14% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts

27% (2011)

28% (2010)

25% (2009)

29% (2008)

28% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math

24% (2011)

27% (2010)

23% (2009)

19% (2008)

20% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts

38% (2011)

32% (2010)

28% (2009)

31% (2008)

33% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math

18% (2011)

20% (2010)

14% (2009)

11% (2008)

19% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science

6% (2011)

7% (2010)

8% (2009)

7% (2008)

5% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts

45% (2011)

44% (2010)

45% (2009)

42% (2008)

38% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math

24% (2011)

19% (2010)

14% (2009)

22% (2008)

13% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science

26% (2011)

20% (2010)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

English Language Arts

61% (2011)

53% (2010)

52% (2009)

43% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math

56% (2011)

53% (2010)

42% (2009)

38% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	21%
Female	22%
Male	21%
African American	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	2%
English language learners	5%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	28%
Male	35%
African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	14%
English language learners	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	18%
Female	20%
Male	16%
African American	10%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	2%
English language learners	5%

Math	This District
All Students	16%
Female	14%
Male	18%
African American	0%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	2%
English language learners	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	12%
Female	10%
Male	13%
African American	13%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	7%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	2%
English language learners	2%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	26%
Female	32%
Male	20%
African American	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	4%
English language learners	6%

Math	This District
All Students	20%
Female	20%
Male	20%
African American	13%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	14%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	3%
English language learners	7%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	27%
Female	33%
Male	24%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	8%
English language learners	6%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	22%
Male	24%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	16%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	4%
English language learners	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	38%
Female	43%
Male	33%
African American	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	10%

Math	This District
All Students	18%
Female	19%
Male	18%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	3%
English language learners	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	6%
Female	5%
Male	7%
African American	7%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	3%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	19%
Economically disadvantaged	4%
Not economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	0%
English language learners	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	45%
Female	51%
Male	39%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	12%
English language learners	7%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	23%
Male	25%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	1%
English language learners	3%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	25%
Male	28%
African American	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	1%
English language learners	2%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	58%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	16%
English language learners	10%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	54%
African American	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	12%
English language learners	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

20% (2011)

22% (2010)

15% (2009)

12% (2008)

16% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

Introductory Physics

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

28% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

Chemistry

Data not available for this district (2011)

14% (2010)

8% (2009)

17% (2008)

0% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

Tech/Engineering

Data not available for this district (2011)

0% (2010)

2% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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.
The MCAS STE is 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	20%
Female	17%
Male	23%
African American	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	10%
Multiracial	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	2%
English language learners	2%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Tech/Engineering	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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.
The MCAS STE is 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: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	11	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	76%	14%
White, not Hispanic	19%	70%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
Multiracial	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	76%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,918	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	64%
Student and staff support	15%	13%
Administration	6%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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