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Billerica School District

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365 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
Middlesex County
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PH: (978) 436-9500
FAX: (978) 436-9595

Grades PK-12
6242 students
9 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

57% (2009)

55% (2008)

62% (2007)

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

Math

57% (2009)

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

51% (2009)

51% (2008)

54% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

45% (2009)

51% (2008)

48% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

44% (2009)

48% (2008)

51% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

68% (2009)

64% (2008)

65% (2007)

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

Math

55% (2009)

51% (2008)

46% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

66% (2008)

69% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

64% (2008)

58% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

70% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

51% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

41% (2009)

36% (2008)

29% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

81% (2008)

80% (2007)

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

Math

55% (2009)

58% (2008)

49% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

80% (2008)

77% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

80% (2008)

81% (2007)

79% (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	57%
Female	61%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	20%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	55%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	65%
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	25%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	51%
Female	61%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	43%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	53%
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	14%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	69%
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	53%
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	77%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	64%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	37%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	50%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	6%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	42%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	44%

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

69% (2009)

62% (2008)

66% (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

15% (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	69%
Female	73%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	19%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
All Students	15%
Male	20%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	12%
Not economically disadvantaged	12%
Students with disabilities	0%

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	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	5%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	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	4%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,524	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	6%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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