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Somerset School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

580 Whetstone Hill Road
Somerset, MA 02726
Bristol County
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PH: (508) 324-3100
FAX: (508) 324-3104

Grades PK-12
2759 students
6 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

64% (2011)

59% (2010)

67% (2009)

65% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math

60% (2011)

65% (2010)

61% (2009)

67% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts

50% (2011)

60% (2010)

64% (2009)

58% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math

46% (2011)

52% (2010)

55% (2009)

51% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science

51% (2011)

64% (2010)

53% (2009)

52% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts

71% (2011)

73% (2010)

78% (2009)

61% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math

64% (2011)

63% (2010)

58% (2009)

45% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts

75% (2011)

75% (2010)

71% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math

59% (2011)

56% (2010)

59% (2009)

51% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts

76% (2011)

73% (2010)

75% (2009)

78% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math

53% (2011)

54% (2010)

42% (2009)

46% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science

54% (2011)

46% (2010)

48% (2009)

42% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts

84% (2011)

82% (2010)

83% (2009)

84% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math

60% (2011)

49% (2010)

55% (2009)

54% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science

70% (2011)

73% (2010)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

English Language Arts

94% (2011)

90% (2010)

87% (2009)

88% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

85% (2010)

81% (2009)

81% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	69%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	16%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	54%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	24%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	60%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	12%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	52%
Male	38%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	6%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	48%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	11%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	30%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	61%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	62%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	30%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	86%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	61%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	17%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	48%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	15%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	42%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	67%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	18%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	47%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

50% (2011)

20% (2010)

8% (2009)

14% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

Introductory Physics

67% (2011)

68% (2010)

71% (2009)

72% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

Chemistry

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

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 55% in 2011.

Technology/Engineering

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

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 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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.
The MCAS STE is 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	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	67%
Female	58%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	19%

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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.
The MCAS STE is 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

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	70%
Multiracial	2%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
Hispanic	1%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	8%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	10%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,077	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	13%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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