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Woburn 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

55 Locust Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Middlesex County
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PH: (781) 937-8233
FAX: (781) 932-0668

Grades PK-12
4775 students
12 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

60% (2008)

62% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

66% (2008)

66% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

63% (2009)

61% (2008)

65% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

51% (2008)

52% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

58% (2009)

58% (2008)

56% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

66% (2008)

69% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

59% (2009)

50% (2008)

46% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

70% (2009)

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

53% (2008)

52% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

76% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

45% (2009)

44% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

40% (2009)

38% (2008)

30% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

47% (2008)

40% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

82% (2009)

73% (2008)

68% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

70% (2008)

74% (2007)

76% (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	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
African American	62%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	57%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	28%
Limited English proficient	38%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	70%
African American	71%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	61%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	47%
Limited English proficient	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	63%
Female	73%
Male	55%
African American	50%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	80%
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	31%
Limited English proficient	50%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	50%
African American	34%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	55%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	24%
Limited English proficient	40%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	58%
Male	58%
African American	30%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	30%
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	26%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	76%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	37%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	56%
African American	20%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	33%
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	24%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	78%
Male	65%
African American	50%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	47%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	55%
African American	33%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	26%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	82%
Male	69%
African American	64%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	57%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	42%
Male	46%
African American	28%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	6%
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	10%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	42%
Male	37%
African American	23%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	28%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	10%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	77%
African American	77%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	81%
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	47%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	45%
Male	41%
African American	23%
Asian	44%
Hispanic	22%
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	90%
Male	74%
African American	65%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	70%
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	41%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	74%
African American	53%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	54%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	36%

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

52% (2009)

42% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

37% (2009)

47% (2008)

39% (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)

82% (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	52%
Female	59%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	10%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	37%
Female	30%
Male	45%
African American	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	10%

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	13	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	81%	71%
Hispanic	8%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	21%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,834	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	64%
Student and staff support	10%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	20%	16%

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