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Waltham 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

617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
Middlesex County
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PH: (781) 314-5440
FAX: (781) 314-5411

Grades PK-12
4607 students
9 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

50% (2009)

49% (2008)

48% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

52% (2008)

52% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

50% (2009)

48% (2008)

55% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

41% (2008)

39% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

50% (2009)

53% (2008)

50% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

59% (2009)

58% (2008)

61% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

49% (2009)

48% (2008)

48% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

69% (2009)

68% (2008)

69% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

51% (2008)

50% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

77% (2009)

76% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

43% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

35% (2009)

30% (2008)

19% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

45% (2009)

47% (2008)

36% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

79% (2008)

69% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

68% (2008)

67% (2007)

71% (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	50%
Female	49%
Male	50%
African American	48%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	27%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	12%
Limited English proficient	17%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	50%
Male	59%
African American	55%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	32%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	31%
Limited English proficient	17%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	48%
African American	35%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	26%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	30%
Limited English proficient	17%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	35%
Male	40%
African American	26%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	22%
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	16%
Limited English proficient	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	49%
Male	51%
African American	30%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	27%
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient	8%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	63%
Male	57%
African American	35%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	47%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	29%
Limited English proficient	8%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	49%
Male	49%
African American	43%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	26%
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	23%
Limited English proficient	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	62%
African American	64%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	55%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	38%
Limited English proficient	10%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	53%
Male	54%
African American	52%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	33%
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	29%
Limited English proficient	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	86%
Male	70%
African American	69%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	65%
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	35%
Limited English proficient	14%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	52%
Male	42%
African American	24%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	24%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	8%
Limited English proficient	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	36%
Male	33%
African American	12%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	20%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	9%
Limited English proficient	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	72%
African American	78%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	66%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	49%
Limited English proficient	23%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	51%
Male	41%
African American	24%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	30%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	9%
Limited English proficient	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African American	75%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	78%
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	56%
Limited English proficient	21%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	66%
African American	43%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	57%
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	29%
Limited English proficient	16%

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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Compare all elementary, middle, or high schools in this district

MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

66% (2009)

59% (2008)

31% (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

0% (2009)

0% (2008)

42% (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	66%
Female	70%
Male	63%
African American	41%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	57%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	15%
Limited English proficient	9%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
All Students	0%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a

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	11	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	54%	71%
Hispanic	28%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	9%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	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	37%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$18,195	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	64%
Student and staff support	14%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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