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Southern Berkshire School District

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

P.O. Box 339
Sheffield, MA 01257
Berkshire County
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PH: (413) 229-8778
FAX: (413) 229-2913

Grades PK-12
887 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

54% (2009)

47% (2008)

69% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

61% (2009)

55% (2008)

50% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

47% (2009)

36% (2008)

53% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

39% (2009)

36% (2008)

47% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

56% (2009)

63% (2008)

58% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

64% (2008)

69% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

25% (2009)

45% (2008)

44% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

64% (2009)

68% (2008)

83% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

49% (2008)

60% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

85% (2008)

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

Math

47% (2009)

40% (2008)

35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

42% (2009)

39% (2008)

32% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

77% (2007)

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

Math

53% (2009)

44% (2008)

32% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

94% (2008)

89% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

88% (2008)

75% (2007)

64% (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	54%
Female	48%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	53%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	47%
Female	76%
Male	26%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	56%
Male	27%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	46%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	24%
Male	26%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	26%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Not economically disadvantaged	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	63%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	23%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	53%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	33%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	27%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	64%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	38%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	63%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	31%

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

69% (2009)

82% (2008)

33% (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

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	69%
Female	77%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	25%

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	11	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	71%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	2%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	16%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,408	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	19%	16%

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