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Ashburnham-Westminster School District

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11 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
Worcester County
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PH: (978) 827-1434
FAX: (978) 827-5969

Grades PK-12
2457 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

53% (2009)

50% (2008)

60% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

59% (2008)

69% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

53% (2009)

37% (2008)

54% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

45% (2008)

43% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

45% (2009)

48% (2008)

64% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

61% (2009)

57% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

36% (2008)

51% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

74% (2008)

76% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

54% (2008)

48% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

80% (2009)

79% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

59% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

64% (2009)

58% (2008)

52% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

90% (2009)

89% (2008)

83% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

47% (2008)

41% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

88% (2009)

83% (2008)

83% (2007)

86% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	54%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	67%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	15%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	44%
Male	38%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	15%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	72%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	18%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	59%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	49%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	40%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	23%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	34%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	62%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	34%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	69%

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

73% (2009)

63% (2008)

45% (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)

26% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

38% (2009)

53% (2008)

70% (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	73%
Female	66%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	41%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	38%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%

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	92%	71%
Hispanic	4%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
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	11%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,402	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	19%	16%

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