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Bedford 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

97 McMahon Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Middlesex County
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PH: (781) 275-7588
FAX: (781) 275-0885

Grades PK-12
2342 students
4 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

72% (2008)

81% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

76% (2009)

70% (2008)

74% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

73% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

67% (2008)

65% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

66% (2009)

69% (2008)

70% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

74% (2008)

69% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

79% (2008)

88% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

73% (2008)

77% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

88% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

59% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

56% (2009)

61% (2008)

55% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

89% (2009)

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

89% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

90% (2009)

87% (2008)

89% (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	74%
Female	71%
Male	76%
African American	40%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	61%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	45%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	77%
African American	47%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	69%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	49%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
African American	50%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
African American	20%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	67%
African American	10%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	32%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	82%
African American	50%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	62%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	74%
African American	10%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	33%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	81%
African American	59%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	54%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	80%
African American	47%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	50%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	80%
African American	75%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	46%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	67%
Male	73%
African American	42%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	33%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	74%
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	17%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	61%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	77%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	87%
Male	93%
African American	80%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	78%

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

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 Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

82% (2009)

81% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry

Data not available for this district (2009)

36% (2008)

35% (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
Subgroup results not available

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	82%
Female	79%
Male	87%
African American	18%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	64%

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	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	79%	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	10%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	8%
Hispanic	4%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	7%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,956	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	64%
Student and staff support	13%	13%
Administration	10%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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