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Triton 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
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

112 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
Essex County
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PH: (978) 465-2397
FAX: (978) 465-8599

Grades PK-12
3220 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

64% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

Math

72% (2009)

73% (2008)

60% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

64% (2009)

57% (2008)

61% (2007)

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

Math

57% (2009)

53% (2008)

45% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

67% (2009)

61% (2008)

63% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

68% (2008)

74% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

59% (2008)

61% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

87% (2008)

76% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

71% (2008)

62% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

53% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

42% (2009)

46% (2008)

34% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

85% (2008)

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

56% (2008)

48% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

82% (2009)

83% (2008)

74% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

78% (2008)

73% (2007)

68% (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	66%
Female	68%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	70%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	59%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	46%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	43%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	46%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	89%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	41%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	32%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	25%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	47%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	14%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	92%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	35%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	59%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	92%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	42%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	87%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	32%

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

73% (2009)

70% (2008)

53% (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

54% (2009)

47% (2008)

31% (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	73%
Female	82%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	24%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	54%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%

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	96%	71%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	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	14%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,153	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	64%
Student and staff support	10%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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