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Nashoba 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

50 Mechanic Street
Bolton, MA 01740
Worcester County
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PH: (978) 779-0539
FAX: (978) 779-5537

Grades PK-12
3292 students
7 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

78% (2008)

68% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

79% (2008)

70% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

60% (2008)

65% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

67% (2009)

71% (2008)

77% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

77% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)

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

Math

63% (2009)

67% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

85% (2008)

89% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

82% (2008)

86% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

87% (2009)

89% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

75% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

61% (2009)

61% (2008)

59% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

91% (2009)

91% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Math

82% (2009)

73% (2008)

65% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

93% (2009)

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

90% (2009)

89% (2008)

89% (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	71%
Female	74%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	80%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	20%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	58%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	64%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	50%
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	32%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	21%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	60%
Hispanic	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	40%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	24%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	56%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	22%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	96%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	48%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	34%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	46%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	41%

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)

90% (2008)

65% (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

80% (2009)

52% (2008)

66% (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	93%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	25%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	41%

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	13	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	71%
Hispanic	3%	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	5%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,870	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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