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Wellesley School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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40 Kingsbury Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Norfolk County
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PH: (781) 446-6210
FAX: (781) 446-6207

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4765 students
  • 9 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 58% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 44% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 97% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female80%
Male70%
African American39%
Asian85%
Hispanic64%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities34%
Limited English proficient30%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
African American34%
Asian80%
Hispanic44%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities37%
Limited English proficient20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female91%
Male76%
African American34%
Asian86%
Hispanic75%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities48%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
African American20%
Asian80%
Hispanic42%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities22%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female57%
Male61%
African American7%
Asian64%
Hispanic43%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities22%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
African American40%
Asian82%
Hispanic73%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities54%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
African American34%
Asian82%
Hispanic52%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities34%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male88%
African American77%
Asian100%
Hispanic73%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities62%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female78%
Male78%
African American24%
Asian93%
Hispanic55%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities44%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male88%
African American77%
Asian97%
Hispanic85%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities68%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male65%
African American6%
Asian84%
Hispanic38%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities25%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Female46%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
Hispanic28%
White45%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities12%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Hispanic93%
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities81%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female72%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Hispanic65%
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities32%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities80%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities74%
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.

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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
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 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
 77% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 60% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
Subgroup results not available

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities25%

Technology/EngineeringThis 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1414
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic82%71%
Asian/Pacific Islander8%5%
Hispanic4%14%
Black, not Hispanic4%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program4%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,404$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%64%
Student and staff support18%13%
Administration5%8%
Other expenditures13%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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