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Swampscott 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

207 Forest Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
Essex County
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PH: (781) 596-8800
FAX: (781) 599-2502

Grades PK-12
2367 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

78% (2008)

74% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

57% (2009)

73% (2008)

64% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

73% (2009)

64% (2008)

75% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

48% (2008)

65% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

55% (2009)

53% (2008)

53% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

76% (2009)

74% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

58% (2008)

54% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

88% (2008)

79% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

69% (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

89% (2009)

78% (2008)

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

Math

60% (2009)

54% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

58% (2009)

56% (2008)

35% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

89% (2009)

85% (2008)

90% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

63% (2008)

50% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

87% (2008)

81% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

78% (2008)

76% (2007)

85% (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	72%
Female	75%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	50%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	57%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	46%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	39%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	50%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	24%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	90%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	35%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	78%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	67%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	58%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	10%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	96%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	55%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	72%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	59%

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

68% (2009)

54% (2008)

57% (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)

73% (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)

13% (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	68%
Female	70%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	16%

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	92%	71%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	9%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,513	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	64%
Student and staff support	13%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	12%	16%

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