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Marshfield 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
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

76 South River Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
Plymouth County
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PH: (781) 834-5000
FAX: (781) 834-5070

Grades PK-12
4718 students
7 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

80% (2009)

76% (2008)

82% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

62% (2009)

64% (2008)

71% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

66% (2009)

72% (2008)

71% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

77% (2009)

79% (2008)

81% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

67% (2008)

66% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

64% (2009)

67% (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

82% (2009)

87% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

57% (2009)

64% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

47% (2009)

47% (2008)

35% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

63% (2008)

57% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

89% (2009)

85% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

82% (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	68%
Female	71%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	37%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	43%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	44%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	31%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	59%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	35%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	45%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	23%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	46%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	53%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	17%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	43%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	12%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	64%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	62%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	58%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	79%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	37%

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

77% (2009)

78% (2008)

58% (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)

Data not available for this district (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	77%
Female	76%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	35%

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	97%	71%
Hispanic	1%	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	8%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,901	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	64%
Student and staff support	11%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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