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Worcester School District

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20 Irving Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 799-3116
FAX: (508) 799-3119

  • Grades PK-12
  • 22,876 students
  • 44 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 35% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 31% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 31% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 26% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 51% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 31% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 18% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 28% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 41% (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 Students35%
Female38%
Male32%
African American30%
Asian47%
Hispanic19%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient22%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
African American31%
Asian56%
Hispanic27%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient30%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students31%
Female36%
Male26%
African American25%
Asian34%
Hispanic18%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient13%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female30%
Male32%
African American23%
Asian48%
Hispanic22%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient21%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students26%
Female26%
Male26%
African American21%
Asian26%
Hispanic14%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient8%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students42%
Female49%
Male35%
African American43%
Asian49%
Hispanic24%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient17%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female39%
Male35%
African American29%
Asian57%
Hispanic24%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient18%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female55%
Male42%
African American47%
Asian59%
Hispanic34%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient19%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female43%
Male42%
African American33%
Asian67%
Hispanic27%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient15%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female55%
Male47%
African American47%
Asian71%
Hispanic37%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient13%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female31%
Male30%
African American19%
Asian58%
Hispanic15%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female16%
Male20%
African American15%
Asian24%
Hispanic9%
White27%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient3%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
African American58%
Asian72%
Hispanic47%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient18%

MathThis District
All Students28%
Female28%
Male27%
African American20%
Asian46%
Hispanic13%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities1%
Limited English proficient6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
African American69%
Asian86%
Hispanic54%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient19%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female56%
Male59%
African American50%
Asian81%
Hispanic43%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient15%
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
 27% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 15% (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)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
 0% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 15% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
 9% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 19% (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

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students27%
Female29%
Male27%
African American19%
Asian49%
Hispanic15%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient5%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
All Students0%
Female0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a

Technology/EngineeringThis District
All Students9%
Male7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
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 teacher1514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic41%71%
Hispanic36%14%
Black, not Hispanic13%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander8%5%
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 program65%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,646$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional70%64%
Student and staff support8%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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