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South Shore Charter Public School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
Plymouth County
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PH: (781) 982-4202
FAX: (781) 982-4201

Grades K-12
525 students
1 school

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

58% (2008)

56% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

41% (2008)

41% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

30% (2008)

50% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

36% (2008)

36% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

39% (2009)

37% (2008)

42% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

58% (2009)

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

48% (2008)

51% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

62% (2008)

50% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

53% (2008)

32% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

49% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

25% (2008)

46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

24% (2009)

34% (2008)

18% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

77% (2008)

88% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

24% (2009)

40% (2008)

35% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

88% (2009)

70% (2008)

57% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

68% (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.

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	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
African American	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	61%
Male	79%
African American	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	40%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	45%
Male	32%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	50%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Female	79%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	50%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	10%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	76%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	56%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	95%
Male	74%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
African American	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Female	14%
Male	28%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with disabilities	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	92%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	60%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	7%
Male	32%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%

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

88% (2009)

69% (2008)

35% (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)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

50% (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	88%
Female	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	93%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a

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	13	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	72%	71%
Black, not Hispanic	19%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	5%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Unspecified	3%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	19%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.