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Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School District

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10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 854-8400
FAX: (508) 854-8484

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  • Grades K-12
  • 1426 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 40% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 25% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 26% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 52% (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 Students50%
Female52%
Male47%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female54%
Male53%
African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Female45%
Male35%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female40%
Male36%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students25%
Female18%
Male33%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students42%
Female40%
Male44%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female32%
Male36%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female88%
Male65%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities25%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male53%
African American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged77%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female37%
Male50%
African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students26%
Female27%
Male24%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged31%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female53%
Male44%
African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female68%
Male73%
African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
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
 49% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 58% (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)
Data not available for this district (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)
 37% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students49%
Female46%
Male54%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities10%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1614
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic41%71%
Black, not Hispanic26%8%
Hispanic24%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%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 program53%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

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