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Amesbury 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

10 Congress St.
Amesbury, MA 01913
Essex County
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PH: (978) 388-0507
FAX: (978) 388-8315

Grades PK-12
2426 students
4 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

58% (2009)

67% (2008)

57% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

69% (2008)

65% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

62% (2009)

44% (2008)

52% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

47% (2008)

48% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

48% (2009)

51% (2008)

40% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

69% (2008)

63% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

50% (2008)

37% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

69% (2008)

77% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

48% (2008)

50% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

75% (2008)

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

Math

50% (2009)

54% (2008)

32% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

49% (2009)

44% (2008)

39% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

82% (2009)

78% (2008)

83% (2007)

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

Math

51% (2009)

51% (2008)

48% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

78% (2008)

79% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

73% (2008)

74% (2007)

80% (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	58%
Female	65%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	34%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	67%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	62%
Female	69%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	20%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	50%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	39%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	17%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	34%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	49%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	81%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	3%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	30%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	51%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	11%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	48%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	77%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	38%

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

67% (2009)

70% (2008)

50% (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)

11% (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	67%
Female	63%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	28%

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	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	71%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	2%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	15%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,721	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	64%
Student and staff support	10%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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