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MCAS Results
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110 County Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Bristol County
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PH: (508) 821-1201
FAX: (508) 821-1177

Grades PK-12
7998 students
16 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

60% (2009)

57% (2008)

57% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

67% (2008)

60% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

56% (2009)

49% (2008)

55% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

56% (2008)

49% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

46% (2009)

46% (2008)

41% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

57% (2009)

60% (2008)

53% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

49% (2009)

52% (2008)

47% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

64% (2008)

64% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

49% (2008)

49% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

65% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

40% (2009)

34% (2008)

38% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

32% (2009)

28% (2008)

23% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

71% (2008)

80% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

42% (2008)

38% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

69% (2008)

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

67% (2008)

61% (2007)

60% (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	60%
Female	61%
Male	59%
African American	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	22%
Limited English proficient	41%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	63%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	21%
Limited English proficient	55%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	62%
Male	49%
African American	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	14%
Limited English proficient	37%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	55%
African American	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	12%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	45%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	10%
Limited English proficient	14%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	57%
Female	64%
Male	51%
African American	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	10%
Limited English proficient	36%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	53%
Male	45%
African American	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	9%
Limited English proficient	34%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	74%
Male	59%
African American	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	17%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	52%
Male	49%
African American	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	6%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
African American	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	17%
Limited English proficient	20%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	39%
Male	41%
African American	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	22%
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	5%
Limited English proficient	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	27%
Male	38%
African American	9%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	4%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	69%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	20%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	36%
Male	39%
African American	14%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	22%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African American	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	24%
Limited English proficient	36%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African American	52%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	19%

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

62% (2009)

55% (2008)

37% (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)

96% (2008)

76% (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	62%
Female	61%
Male	63%
African American	21%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	11%

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	16	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	75%	71%
Hispanic	12%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	8%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	3%	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	38%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,287	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	13%	16%

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