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Springfield School District

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195 State Street
Springfield, MA 01102
Hampden County
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PH: (413) 787-7000
FAX: (413) 787-7171

  • Grades PK-12
  • 25,233 students
  • 45 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 28% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 18% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 37% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 31% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 21% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 16% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 8% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 11% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 29% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students36%
Female39%
Male33%
African American38%
Asian53%
Hispanic29%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient16%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female39%
Male38%
African American37%
Asian64%
Hispanic31%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient18%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students28%
Female30%
Male27%
African American29%
Asian45%
Hispanic23%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient11%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female25%
Male29%
African American25%
Asian47%
Hispanic22%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient11%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female16%
Male21%
African American11%
Asian50%
Hispanic16%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient5%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students37%
Female40%
Male35%
African American35%
Asian57%
Hispanic33%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female29%
Male32%
African American27%
Asian64%
Hispanic25%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient10%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students31%
Female37%
Male26%
African American31%
Asian66%
Hispanic26%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient4%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female22%
Male19%
African American16%
Asian78%
Hispanic15%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient3%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students36%
Female42%
Male31%
African American39%
Asian77%
Hispanic28%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient4%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female16%
Male15%
African American15%
Asian60%
Hispanic12%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient2%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students8%
Female7%
Male8%
African American7%
Asian15%
Hispanic4%
White20%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities1%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female55%
Male42%
African American53%
Asian80%
Hispanic39%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient3%

MathThis District
All Students11%
Female11%
Male12%
African American9%
Asian41%
Hispanic7%
White27%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities1%
Limited English proficient2%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students50%
Female57%
Male43%
African American53%
Asian74%
Hispanic41%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient8%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female37%
Male36%
African American35%
Asian75%
Hispanic28%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient11%
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
 20% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 8% (2009)
 45% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
 0% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 3% (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

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students20%
Female20%
Male20%
African American20%
Asian47%
Hispanic14%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient3%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
All Students8%
Female6%
Male9%
African American4%
Asian18%
Hispanic7%
White18%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient2%

ChemistryThis District
All Students0%
Female0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%

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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1114
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic53%14%
Black, not Hispanic24%8%
White, not Hispanic17%71%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%n/a
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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 program78%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,026$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%64%
Student and staff support13%13%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures17%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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