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Abington 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
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

1 Ralph Hamlin Lane
Abington, MA 02351
Plymouth County
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PH: (781) 982-2150
FAX: (781) 982-2157

Grades PK-12
2316 students
6 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

50% (2009)

45% (2008)

61% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

50% (2008)

64% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

50% (2009)

45% (2008)

53% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

36% (2009)

46% (2008)

39% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

56% (2009)

32% (2008)

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

56% (2008)

57% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

45% (2008)

47% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

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

Math

59% (2009)

62% (2008)

48% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

77% (2008)

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

Math

48% (2009)

48% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

31% (2009)

34% (2008)

30% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

83% (2008)

80% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

44% (2009)

50% (2008)

49% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

80% (2009)

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

72% (2008)

85% (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	50%
Female	53%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	61%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	28%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	50%
Female	57%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	7%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	40%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	3%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	54%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	21%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	39%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	48%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	49%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	31%
Male	32%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	13%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	95%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	59%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	41%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	89%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	77%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	41%

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

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

54% (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)

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	70%
Female	75%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	27%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

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	16	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	93%	71%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
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	11%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,896	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	64%
Student and staff support	10%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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