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Westborough 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

45 West Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 836-7700
FAX: (508) 836-7704

Grades PK-12
3542 students
6 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

73% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

83% (2008)

77% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

67% (2009)

65% (2008)

67% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

62% (2009)

60% (2008)

48% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

74% (2009)

77% (2008)

73% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

87% (2009)

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

76% (2009)

71% (2008)

77% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

88% (2009)

89% (2008)

86% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

73% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

90% (2009)

87% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

69% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

75% (2009)

72% (2008)

70% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

94% (2009)

89% (2008)

95% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

71% (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

96% (2009)

93% (2008)

95% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

95% (2009)

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

90% (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	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	60%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	31%
Limited English proficient	34%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	98%
Hispanic	60%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	49%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	18%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	61%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	7%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	21%
Limited English proficient	47%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	84%
Hispanic	43%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	36%
Limited English proficient	28%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	71%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	32%
Limited English proficient	57%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	43%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	67%
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	41%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	77%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	81%
Hispanic	33%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	35%
Limited English proficient	59%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	67%
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	46%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	67%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	84%
Hispanic	23%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	34%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	17%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	87%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	63%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	68%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	26%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	91%
White	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	67%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	100%
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	46%

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

93% (2009)

90% (2008)

76% (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)

81% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

Data not available for this district (2009)

90% (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	93%
Female	96%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	91%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	45%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	77%	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	15%	5%
Hispanic	5%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
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	5%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,107	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	64%
Student and staff support	14%	13%
Administration	6%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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