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Plymouth 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

253 South Meadow Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
Plymouth County
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PH: (508) 830-4300
FAX: (508) 746-1873

Grades PK-12
7598 students
13 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

64% (2009)

65% (2008)

68% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

71% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

63% (2009)

57% (2008)

62% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

49% (2008)

53% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

63% (2009)

62% (2008)

66% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

64% (2008)

74% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

51% (2008)

55% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

69% (2009)

77% (2008)

73% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

62% (2008)

53% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

75% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

55% (2008)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

49% (2009)

44% (2008)

41% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

87% (2009)

79% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

47% (2008)

44% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

79% (2008)

73% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

62% (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	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	32%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	48%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	63%
Female	73%
Male	54%
African American	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	53%
Male	50%
African American	8%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	63%
African American	31%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	57%
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	33%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	78%
Male	59%
African American	31%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	57%
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	52%
African American	37%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	57%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	65%
African American	14%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	54%
Male	58%
African American	14%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
African American	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	53%
Male	53%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	10%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	48%
Male	52%
African American	14%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	12%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	47%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	50%
African American	14%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	42%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	70%
Male	76%
African American	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	35%

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

71% (2009)

62% (2008)

44% (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

90% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

33% (2009)

26% (2008)

61% (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	71%
Female	68%
Male	75%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	38%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
All Students	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	90%

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	33%
Female	21%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	20%

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	71%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	8%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	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	22%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,613	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	64%
Student and staff support	11%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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