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Stoneham School District

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

149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
Middlesex County
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PH: (781) 279-3802
FAX: (781) 279-3818

Grades PK-12
2730 students
6 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

64% (2009)

60% (2008)

55% (2007)

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

Math

67% (2009)

65% (2008)

54% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

63% (2009)

51% (2008)

57% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

39% (2008)

57% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

53% (2009)

67% (2008)

54% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

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

Math

43% (2009)

53% (2008)

46% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

65% (2009)

69% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Math

58% (2009)

50% (2008)

43% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

65% (2009)

67% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

39% (2009)

37% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

33% (2009)

48% (2008)

40% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

82% (2008)

88% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

42% (2009)

56% (2008)

51% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

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

Math

85% (2009)

75% (2008)

79% (2007)

72% (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	64%
Female	64%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	19%
Limited English proficient	40%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	63%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	25%
Limited English proficient	40%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	63%
Female	74%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	66%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	47%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	10%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	67%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	19%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	34%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	71%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	42%
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	58%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	42%
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	81%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	43%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	34%
Male	33%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	4%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	45%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	7%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	59%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	44%

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

78% (2009)

67% (2008)

48% (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	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	40%

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	71%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	12%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,957	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	64%
Student and staff support	11%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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