Test Scores for West Springfield

West Springfield

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MCAS Results
MCAS Results by Subgroup
MCAS STE Results
MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

26 Central St
West Springfield, MA 01089
Hampden County
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PH: (413) 263-3290
FAX: (413) 739-8748

Grades PK, 1-12 & ungraded
3932 students
8 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

54% (2011)

56% (2010)

64% (2009)

50% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math

69% (2011)

64% (2010)

61% (2009)

76% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts

49% (2011)

42% (2010)

58% (2009)

47% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math

51% (2011)

50% (2010)

57% (2009)

66% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science

36% (2011)

45% (2010)

48% (2009)

50% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts

52% (2011)

63% (2010)

67% (2009)

56% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math

58% (2011)

62% (2010)

60% (2009)

56% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts

64% (2011)

65% (2010)

51% (2009)

61% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math

58% (2011)

58% (2010)

53% (2009)

55% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts

69% (2011)

57% (2010)

65% (2009)

61% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math

56% (2011)

54% (2010)

51% (2009)

41% (2008)

41% (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)

36% (2008)

28% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts

68% (2011)

72% (2010)

75% (2009)

67% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math

49% (2011)

51% (2010)

53% (2009)

37% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science

51% (2011)

50% (2010)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

English Language Arts

71% (2011)

67% (2010)

70% (2009)

64% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

67% (2010)

64% (2009)

61% (2008)

65% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	57%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	45%
Hispanic	25%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	19%
English language learners	8%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	64%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	45%
Hispanic	47%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	35%
English language learners	29%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	49%
Female	59%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian	67%
Hispanic	39%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	12%
English language learners	0%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	29%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	17%
English language learners	17%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	36%
Male	36%
African American	14%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	16%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	59%
Male	47%
African American	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	15%
English language learners	6%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	58%
African American	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	28%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	60%
African American	40%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	51%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	19%
English language learners	0%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	57%
African American	47%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	33%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	25%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	80%
Male	59%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	11%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
African American	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	7%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	45%
Male	34%
African American	10%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
Multiracial	27%
Native American	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	79%
Male	59%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	75%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	0%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	55%
Male	43%
African American	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
Multiracial	58%
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	11%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	47%
Male	54%
African American	20%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	29%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	12%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	66%
African American	40%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	68%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	31%
English language learners	6%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	66%
Male	66%
African American	30%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	46%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	21%
English language learners	6%

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

84% (2011)

51% (2010)

52% (2009)

45% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

Introductory Physics

47% (2011)

41% (2010)

39% (2009)

45% (2008)

37% (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)

45% (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

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This District
All Students	84%
Female	75%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	47%
Female	44%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	41%
Hispanic	25%
Multiracial	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	17%
English language learners	4%

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Tech/Engineering	This 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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	13	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	77%	70%
Hispanic	14%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	8%
Multiracial	2%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	40%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,096	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	64%
Student and staff support	15%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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