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Belmont 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

644 Pleasant Street
Belmont, MA 02478
Middlesex County
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PH: (617) 993-5401
FAX: (617) 993-5409

Grades PK-12
3759 students
6 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

78% (2008)

82% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

73% (2008)

74% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

71% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

85% (2008)

85% (2007)

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

Math

76% (2009)

76% (2008)

73% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

86% (2009)

90% (2008)

87% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

73% (2008)

76% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

91% (2009)

93% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

74% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

68% (2009)

73% (2008)

59% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

96% (2009)

95% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

78% (2008)

68% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

95% (2009)

94% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

94% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

88% (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	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
African American	50%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	70%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	55%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
African American	59%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	50%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	52%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	83%
African American	28%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	80%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	48%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	69%
African American	36%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	40%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	62%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	81%
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	23%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	30%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	24%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	83%
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	68%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	72%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	58%
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	35%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	66%
Male	71%
African American	50%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	64%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	42%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
African American	94%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	100%
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	83%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	73%
African American	44%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	58%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	39%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	93%
African American	84%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	100%
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	70%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
African American	73%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	64%

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)

17% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

93% (2009)

88% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry

63% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

51% (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	93%
Female	92%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	98%
Hispanic	69%
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	71%

Chemistry	This District
All Students	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a

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	16	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	76%	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	12%	5%
Hispanic	4%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	3%	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	6%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,650	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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