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Plainville School District

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68 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
Norfolk County
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PH: (508) 699-1300
FAX: (508) 699-1302

  • Grades PK-6
  • 833 students
  • 2 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 62% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 49% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 65% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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 Students62%
Female67%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities25%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female59%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities25%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students49%
Female63%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities10%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female51%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities5%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female60%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities19%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students81%
Female85%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities33%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities29%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1614
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%71%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%5%
Hispanic3%14%
Black, not Hispanic2%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%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 program10%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,556$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%64%
Student and staff support12%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures19%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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