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Andover 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

36 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
Essex County
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PH: (978) 623-8501
FAX: (978) 623-8505

Grades PK-12
6089 students
10 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

79% (2008)

74% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

80% (2009)

75% (2008)

84% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

66% (2008)

73% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

76% (2009)

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

89% (2009)

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

79% (2008)

80% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

90% (2009)

92% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

77% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

64% (2009)

66% (2008)

54% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

95% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

74% (2008)

72% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

95% (2009)

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

92% (2009)

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (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	79%
Female	84%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	53%
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	46%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	46%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	57%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	67%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	39%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	69%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	50%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	46%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	46%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	42%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	53%
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	51%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	54%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	52%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	65%
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	53%
Limited English proficient	82%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	47%
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	43%
Limited English proficient	60%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	85%
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	66%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	50%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	15%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	26%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	98%
Hispanic	65%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	74%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	25%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	25%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	95%
Hispanic	71%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	70%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	70%
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Students with disabilities	66%

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

26% (2009)

29% (2008)

38% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

92% (2009)

91% (2008)

86% (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	26%
Female	35%
Male	22%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	21%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	27%
Students with disabilities	19%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	70%
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	72%

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	84%	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	10%	5%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	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	4%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,506	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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