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Silver Lake School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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250 Pembroke Street
Kingston, MA 02364
Plymouth County
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PH: (781) 585-4313
FAX: (781) 585-2994

  • Grades PK, 7-12
  • 1894 students
  • 2 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 48% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (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 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities27%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female61%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities12%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female44%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities15%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities53%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities12%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities47%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities43%
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
 35% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 77% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 58% (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)
Data not available for this district (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 Students35%
Female40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Not economically disadvantaged33%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities30%

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1414
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%71%
Black, not Hispanic2%8%
Hispanic<1%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
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 program10%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,385$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%64%
Student and staff support10%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures19%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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