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Arlington 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

869 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
Middlesex County
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PH: (781) 316-3523
FAX: (781) 316-3509

Grades PK-12
4532 students
10 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

77% (2008)

79% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

79% (2009)

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

72% (2008)

76% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

79% (2009)

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

87% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

79% (2009)

79% (2008)

73% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

88% (2008)

86% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

77% (2008)

71% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

90% (2009)

85% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

62% (2009)

63% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

63% (2009)

64% (2008)

47% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

88% (2009)

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

71% (2008)

59% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

88% (2008)

85% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

89% (2008)

80% (2007)

84% (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	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	84%
Hispanic	64%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	47%
Limited English proficient	48%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	80%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	71%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	39%
Limited English proficient	78%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	63%
Hispanic	55%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	35%
Limited English proficient	44%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	69%
Hispanic	55%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	32%
Limited English proficient	59%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	79%
African American	50%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	66%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	57%
Limited English proficient	63%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African American	50%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	53%
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	56%
Limited English proficient	52%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	77%
Male	80%
African American	50%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	53%
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	46%
Limited English proficient	73%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
African American	62%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	73%
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	49%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	69%
Male	79%
African American	50%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	58%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	33%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	84%
African American	71%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	89%
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	62%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
African American	14%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	42%
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	66%
African American	15%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	54%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	17%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
African American	50%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	72%
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	51%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	67%
Male	73%
African American	31%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	58%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
African American	80%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	80%
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	74%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
African American	72%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	60%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	59%

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

64% (2009)

66% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

82% (2009)

96% (2008)

98% (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	64%
Female	53%
Male	77%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	45%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	81%
African American	66%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	60%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	38%

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	80%	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	9%	5%
Hispanic	4%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	8%
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	10%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,385	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	14%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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