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Williamsburg School District

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19 Stage Rd
Westhampton, MA 01027
Hampshire County
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PH: (413) 527-7200
FAX: (413) 529-9497

  • Grades PK-6
  • 165 students
  • 2 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 47% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 77% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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 Students66%
Female72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Not economically disadvantaged61%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students47%
Female64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Not economically disadvantaged43%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students77%
Female86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Not economically disadvantaged79%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Not economically disadvantaged74%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students84%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1114
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%71%
Hispanic2%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
Black, not Hispanic<1%8%
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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 program16%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,384$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional69%64%
Student and staff support7%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures15%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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