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Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (District)

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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15 Mulligan Dr
South Hadley, MA 01075
Hampshire County
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PH: (413) 552-1580
FAX: (413) 552-1594

  • Grades 7-12 & ungraded
  • 404 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 90% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math
 30% (2011)
 47% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 39% (2011)
 41% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 91% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math
 44% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science
 91% (2011)
 88% (2010)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 100% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female28%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White29%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female37%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White38%
Not economically disadvantaged38%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged90%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female44%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 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
 90% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
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 61% in 2011.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
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 55% in 2011.

Tech/Engineering
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
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 Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 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.
  • The MCAS STE is 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 Students90%
Female92%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Tech/EngineeringThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 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.
  • The MCAS STE is 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: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11114
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic76%70%
Hispanic11%14%
Black, not Hispanic7%8%
Multiracial5%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program113%31%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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