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Norwell 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

322 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
Plymouth County
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PH: (781) 659-8800
FAX: (781) 659-8805

Grades PK-12
2306 students
4 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

76% (2008)

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

80% (2008)

76% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

67% (2008)

66% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

75% (2009)

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

82% (2009)

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

74% (2008)

77% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

90% (2009)

91% (2008)

84% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2009)

85% (2008)

79% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

90% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

67% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

60% (2009)

53% (2008)

55% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

96% (2009)

92% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

69% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

98% (2009)

94% (2008)

87% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

89% (2007)

91% (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	79%
Female	80%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	50%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	76%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	45%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	37%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	34%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	17%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	76%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	39%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	63%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	57%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	68%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	29%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	24%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	82%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	10%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Students with disabilities	96%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	85%

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

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

83% (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)

24% (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	85%
Female	84%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	42%

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	17	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	96%	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
Hispanic	<1%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	8%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	2%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,204	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	64%
Student and staff support	14%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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