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Randolph School District

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40 Highland Avenue
Randolph, MA 02368
Norfolk County
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PH: (781) 961-6205
FAX: (781) 961-6295

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3138 students
  • 6 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 40% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 39% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 27% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 21% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 22% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 39% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 29% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 71% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 49% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Female47%
Male31%
African American29%
Asian51%
Hispanic14%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient25%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female45%
Male35%
African American25%
Asian61%
Hispanic14%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient44%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students27%
Female30%
Male24%
African American19%
Asian45%
Hispanic7%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient9%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female23%
Male20%
African American14%
Asian45%
Hispanic14%
White27%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students22%
Female18%
Male24%
African American12%
Asian47%
Hispanic7%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students39%
Female39%
Male37%
African American32%
Asian56%
Hispanic34%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient10%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female34%
Male37%
African American28%
Asian67%
Hispanic20%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female58%
Male43%
African American43%
Asian79%
Hispanic47%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities12%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female40%
Male33%
African American25%
Asian62%
Hispanic32%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female66%
Male38%
African American38%
Asian86%
Hispanic39%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient30%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female39%
Male28%
African American24%
Asian79%
Hispanic16%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient40%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female27%
Male30%
African American16%
Asian46%
Hispanic25%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities10%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students71%
Female83%
Male63%
African American63%
Asian83%
Hispanic75%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities32%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female37%
Male43%
African American25%
Asian77%
Hispanic44%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities12%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female81%
Male58%
African American61%
Asian90%
Hispanic36%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities21%
Limited English proficient31%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female67%
Male59%
African American49%
Asian96%
Hispanic57%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities31%
Limited English proficient60%
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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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 47% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 21% (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
 25% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 44% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students47%
Female44%
Male49%
African American35%
Asian79%
Hispanic27%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities16%
Limited English proficient17%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
All Students25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a

Technology/EngineeringThis 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic52%8%
White, not Hispanic24%71%
Asian/Pacific Islander15%5%
Hispanic8%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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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 program43%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,217$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%64%
Student and staff support14%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures17%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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