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Attleboro School District

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100 Rathbun Willard Drive
Attleboro, MA 02703
Bristol County
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PH: (508) 222-0012
FAX: (508) 223-1577

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5989 students
  • 10 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 57% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 41% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 62% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 49% (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
 59% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 53% (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
 62% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 35% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 65% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Female62%
Male58%
African American43%
Asian65%
Hispanic37%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient28%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female59%
Male62%
African American33%
Asian72%
Hispanic31%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities32%
Limited English proficient23%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female70%
Male46%
African American44%
Asian60%
Hispanic43%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient24%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female57%
Male54%
African American38%
Asian74%
Hispanic33%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient16%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female34%
Male46%
African American35%
Asian50%
Hispanic27%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient6%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female66%
Male59%
African American55%
Asian64%
Hispanic50%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female49%
Male48%
African American30%
Asian57%
Hispanic29%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Female65%
Male52%
African American66%
Asian61%
Hispanic41%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female49%
Male46%
African American42%
Asian53%
Hispanic35%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient16%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female67%
Male57%
African American58%
Asian52%
Hispanic50%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female47%
Male49%
African American53%
Asian54%
Hispanic33%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient24%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students35%
Female33%
Male36%
African American33%
Asian28%
Hispanic19%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
African American81%
Asian88%
Hispanic57%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities30%
Limited English proficient31%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female52%
Male47%
African American38%
Asian60%
Hispanic31%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female85%
Male69%
African American77%
Asian75%
Hispanic65%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities32%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female74%
Male71%
African American64%
Asian70%
Hispanic53%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities36%
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.

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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 19% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 48% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 32% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students19%
Female23%
Male16%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White18%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilities13%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
All Students48%
Female42%
Male53%
African American26%
Asian36%
Hispanic38%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities18%

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic77%71%
Hispanic10%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%5%
Black, not Hispanic4%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program22%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,972$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%64%
Student and staff support12%13%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures17%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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