Test Scores for North Middlesex School District

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North Middlesex 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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Spending Per Pupil

23 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
Middlesex County
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PH: (978) 597-8713
FAX: (978) 597-6534

Grades PK-12
4389 students
8 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

65% (2009)

65% (2008)

73% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

62% (2008)

69% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

53% (2009)

42% (2008)

48% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

42% (2008)

40% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

63% (2009)

56% (2008)

59% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

76% (2009)

63% (2008)

70% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

53% (2008)

54% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

64% (2009)

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

58% (2008)

59% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

47% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

47% (2009)

46% (2008)

42% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

87% (2009)

81% (2008)

85% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

53% (2008)

57% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

89% (2009)

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

85% (2008)

80% (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	65%
Female	70%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	28%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	24%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	7%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	33%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	2%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	62%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	31%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	85%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	67%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	57%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	84%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	43%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	5%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	48%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	50%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	82%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	39%

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

75% (2009)

66% (2008)

36% (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	75%
Female	72%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	21%

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	16	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	96%	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	9%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,330	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	64%
Student and staff support	8%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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