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Newton School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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100 Walnut Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
Middlesex County
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PH: (617) 559-6100
FAX: (617) 559-6101

  • Grades PK-12
  • 11,700 students
  • 22 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 70% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 87% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 60% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

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

Math
 77% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (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 Students76%
Female80%
Male74%
African American24%
Asian79%
Hispanic51%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities35%
Limited English proficient49%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female82%
Male82%
African American38%
Asian86%
Hispanic66%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities51%
Limited English proficient75%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female81%
Male68%
African American47%
Asian82%
Hispanic60%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities39%
Limited English proficient46%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female74%
Male75%
African American33%
Asian83%
Hispanic57%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities37%
Limited English proficient58%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female65%
Male74%
African American31%
Asian77%
Hispanic44%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities36%
Limited English proficient27%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African American44%
Asian87%
Hispanic61%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities47%
Limited English proficient38%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
African American41%
Asian89%
Hispanic58%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities45%
Limited English proficient53%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
African American64%
Asian86%
Hispanic65%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities49%
Limited English proficient36%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female80%
Male78%
African American45%
Asian87%
Hispanic48%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities43%
Limited English proficient63%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
African American66%
Asian91%
Hispanic75%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities56%
Limited English proficient68%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
African American25%
Asian88%
Hispanic36%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities34%
Limited English proficient74%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female57%
Male61%
African American26%
Asian64%
Hispanic31%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient22%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African American72%
Asian90%
Hispanic69%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities63%
Limited English proficient63%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male75%
African American38%
Asian89%
Hispanic44%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities37%
Limited English proficient66%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
African American68%
Asian92%
Hispanic78%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities74%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African American51%
Asian98%
Hispanic66%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities65%
Limited English proficient89%
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
 33% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 80% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
 63% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 50% (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 Students33%
Female41%
Male28%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities24%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
African American39%
Asian90%
Hispanic49%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities41%
Limited English proficient39%

ChemistryThis District
All Students63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged63%

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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic71%71%
Asian/Pacific Islander14%5%
Hispanic6%14%
Black, not Hispanic5%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%n/a
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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 program7%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,322$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%64%
Student and staff support14%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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