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Oxford 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

5 Sigourney Street
Oxford, MA 01540
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 987-6050
FAX: (508) 987-6054

Grades PK-12
2068 students
4 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

56% (2009)

60% (2008)

62% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

58% (2008)

66% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

44% (2009)

26% (2008)

48% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

39% (2008)

44% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

56% (2009)

44% (2008)

44% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

65% (2009)

50% (2008)

54% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

57% (2009)

42% (2008)

40% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

55% (2008)

62% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

38% (2008)

55% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

77% (2009)

67% (2008)

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

Math

44% (2009)

40% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

33% (2009)

27% (2008)

30% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

65% (2008)

70% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

44% (2009)

37% (2008)

33% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

66% (2008)

63% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

60% (2008)

56% (2007)

58% (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	56%
Female	59%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	17%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	44%
Female	48%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	5%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	44%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	48%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	22%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	46%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	17%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	77%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	16%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	40%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	38%
Male	31%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	4%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	79%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	80%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	5%

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

13% (2009)

6% (2008)

25% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

57% (2009)

64% (2008)

33% (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)

100% (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	13%
Male	8%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	16%
Economically disadvantaged	8%
Not economically disadvantaged	15%
Students with disabilities	0%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	57%
Female	55%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%

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	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	89%	71%
Hispanic	6%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
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	21%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,780	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	11%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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