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Athol-Royalston School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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MCAS Results
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

1062 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
Worcester County
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PH: (978) 249-2400
FAX: (978) 249-2402

Grades PK-12
1845 students
7 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

44% (2009)

29% (2008)

42% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

41% (2008)

50% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

28% (2009)

28% (2008)

34% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

28% (2009)

26% (2008)

36% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

32% (2009)

28% (2008)

31% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

49% (2009)

51% (2008)

52% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

34% (2009)

32% (2008)

35% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

52% (2009)

51% (2008)

46% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

46% (2008)

54% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

53% (2009)

41% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

27% (2009)

16% (2008)

25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

30% (2009)

20% (2008)

19% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

56% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

27% (2009)

27% (2008)

29% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

71% (2008)

71% (2007)

55% (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	44%
Female	45%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	28%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	57%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	28%
Female	33%
Male	23%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disabilities	10%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	34%
Male	21%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	25%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	10%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	32%
Male	31%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	49%
Female	60%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	6%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	35%
Male	33%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	6%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	52%
Female	64%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	3%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	55%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	17%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	59%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	20%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	27%
Male	31%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	29%
Students with disabilities	7%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	26%
Male	29%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	27%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	3%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	43%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	34%

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

56% (2009)

61% (2008)

30% (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)

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	56%
Female	63%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	16%

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	71%
Hispanic	3%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	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	42%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,295	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	64%
Student and staff support	9%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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