Test Scores for South Hadley

South Hadley

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MCAS Results
MCAS Results by Subgroup
MCAS STE Results
MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

116 Main St
South Hadley, MA 01075
Hampshire County
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PH: (413) 538-5060
FAX: (413) 532-6284

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
2075 students
4 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

67% (2011)

66% (2010)

69% (2009)

61% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math

73% (2011)

75% (2010)

65% (2009)

63% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts

61% (2011)

63% (2010)

54% (2009)

44% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math

53% (2011)

50% (2010)

51% (2009)

58% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science

51% (2011)

52% (2010)

43% (2009)

51% (2008)

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

English Language Arts

72% (2011)

64% (2010)

63% (2009)

56% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math

62% (2011)

47% (2010)

52% (2009)

36% (2008)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts

66% (2011)

65% (2010)

55% (2009)

69% (2008)

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

Math

50% (2011)

52% (2010)

45% (2009)

52% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts

70% (2011)

63% (2010)

71% (2009)

68% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math

48% (2011)

46% (2010)

52% (2009)

55% (2008)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science

30% (2011)

42% (2010)

43% (2009)

44% (2008)

29% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts

73% (2011)

80% (2010)

79% (2009)

78% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math

44% (2011)

54% (2010)

54% (2009)

56% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science

72% (2011)

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

English Language Arts

87% (2011)

82% (2010)

86% (2009)

74% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math

82% (2011)

84% (2010)

81% (2009)

71% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: MA 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

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	33%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	74%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	19%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	28%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	13%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	82%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	65%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	49%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	51%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	26%
Male	35%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	8%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	84%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	42%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	68%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	31%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	60%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	46%

Source: MA 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

77% (2011)

70% (2010)

64% (2009)

52% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

Introductory Physics

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 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)

22% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

Tech/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 Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

Source: MA 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	77%
Female	78%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	36%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Tech/Engineering	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: MA 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

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	13	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	88%	70%
Hispanic	5%	14%
Multiracial	3%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	21%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,372	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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