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Seekonk 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

25 Water Lane
Seekonk, MA 02771
Bristol County
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PH: (508) 399-5106
FAX: (508) 399-5128

Grades PK-12
2189 students
4 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

65% (2009)

63% (2008)

71% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

65% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Math

41% (2009)

52% (2008)

55% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

57% (2009)

65% (2008)

55% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

70% (2008)

68% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

59% (2008)

54% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

80% (2009)

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

53% (2008)

49% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

86% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

58% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

53% (2009)

45% (2008)

22% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

81% (2008)

70% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

49% (2009)

45% (2008)

37% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

87% (2009)

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

59% (2008)

63% (2007)

61% (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	65%
Female	71%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	21%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	7%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	40%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	52%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	5%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	20%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	54%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	46%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	38%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	45%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	49%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	5%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	50%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	50%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	9%

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

72% (2009)

48% (2008)

45% (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)

26% (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	72%
Female	74%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	18%

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	16	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	71%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	8%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,142	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	18%	16%

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