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Mohawk Trail 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

24 Ashfield Rd
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Franklin County
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PH: (413) 625-0192
FAX: (413) 625-0196

Grades PK-12
1153 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

59% (2009)

61% (2008)

66% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

67% (2008)

67% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

51% (2009)

46% (2008)

50% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

58% (2008)

55% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

61% (2009)

57% (2008)

69% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

64% (2008)

59% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

57% (2008)

51% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

60% (2008)

58% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

60% (2008)

45% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

60% (2009)

61% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

34% (2009)

29% (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

18% (2009)

26% (2008)

14% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

69% (2009)

63% (2008)

75% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

34% (2009)

36% (2008)

26% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

75% (2008)

76% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

77% (2008)

71% (2007)

67% (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	59%
Female	65%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	68%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	47%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	6%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	46%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	52%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	37%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	77%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	21%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	16%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	63%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	80%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	8%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	37%
Male	32%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	18%
Female	14%
Male	21%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	18%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	21%
Students with disabilities	10%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	34%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	7%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	63%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	0%

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

37% (2009)

38% (2008)

37% (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)

85% (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	37%
Female	32%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	22%

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	11	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	71%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
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	32%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,150	$13,413

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

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