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Avon School District

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Patrick Clark Drive
Avon, MA 02322
Norfolk County
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PH: (508) 588-0230
FAX: (508) 559-1081

  • Grades PK-12
  • 752 students
  • 2 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 51% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 69% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 37% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 39% (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 Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged78%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female77%
Male64%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female62%
Male38%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female53%
Male34%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female42%
Male58%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities20%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female84%
Male71%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities40%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities40%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female83%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities33%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female74%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female56%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female43%
Male34%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged48%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students86%
Female97%
Male78%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female61%
Male33%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female55%
Male70%
African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
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
 49% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 61% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students49%
Female39%
Male57%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities15%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

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 teacher1214
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic69%71%
Black, not Hispanic21%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%5%
Hispanic4%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%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 program26%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,028$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%64%
Student and staff support12%13%
Administration10%8%
Other expenditures17%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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