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Agawam 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

1305 Springfield St
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Hampden County
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PH: (413) 821-0548
FAX: (413) 789-1835

Grades PK-12
4355 students
8 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

64% (2009)

55% (2008)

59% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

71% (2008)

75% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

55% (2009)

51% (2008)

62% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

57% (2008)

57% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

50% (2009)

57% (2008)

51% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

61% (2009)

58% (2008)

51% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

59% (2009)

54% (2008)

50% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Math

60% (2009)

59% (2008)

60% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

76% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

53% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

40% (2009)

43% (2008)

35% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

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

Math

58% (2009)

47% (2008)

47% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

75% (2008)

74% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

77% (2008)

70% (2007)

71% (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	64%
Female	69%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	40%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	62%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	0%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	51%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	25%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	47%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	20%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	22%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	10%
Limited English proficient	33%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	41%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	32%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	4%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	47%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	56%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	10%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	32%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	22%

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

17% (2009)

5% (2008)

35% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

56% (2009)

57% (2008)

40% (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	17%
Female	11%
Male	23%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	16%
Students with disabilities	6%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	56%
Female	51%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	27%

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	71%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	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	19%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,550	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	14%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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