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Boston Collegiate Charter School District

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11 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
Suffolk County
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PH: (617) 265-1172
FAX: (617) 265-1176

  • Grades 5-12
  • 412 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 28% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 41% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 93% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 100% (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 5
ScienceThis District
All Students28%
Female13%
Male41%
African American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities8%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female57%
Male51%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities17%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female22%
Male51%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female66%
Male71%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female76%
Male88%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities54%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students55%
Female60%
Male48%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female63%
Male47%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female32%
Male54%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged34%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male78%
African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged78%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female63%
Male65%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
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
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 Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 78% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 59% (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)
 24% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
Subgroup results not available

Introductory PhysicsThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male73%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities50%

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 teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic64%71%
Black, not Hispanic27%8%
Hispanic6%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%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 program42%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

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