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Blackstone-Millville School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

175 Lincoln Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 883-4400
FAX: (508) 883-9892

Grades PK-12
2136 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

65% (2009)

64% (2008)

62% (2007)

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

Math

56% (2009)

71% (2008)

65% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

60% (2009)

44% (2008)

47% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

54% (2008)

46% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

61% (2009)

62% (2008)

63% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

66% (2008)

59% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

46% (2008)

55% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

66% (2009)

70% (2008)

63% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

62% (2008)

48% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

66% (2008)

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

Math

47% (2009)

43% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

37% (2009)

45% (2008)

50% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

70% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

44% (2008)

61% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

89% (2009)

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

78% (2008)

76% (2007)

83% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	12%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	0%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	55%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	17%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	54%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	9%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	48%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	6%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	33%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	7%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	21%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	51%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	43%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	23%

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

63% (2009)

63% (2008)

38% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

42% (2009)

58% (2008)

41% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This District
All Students	63%
Female	69%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	42%
Female	41%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	7%

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	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	71%
Hispanic	2%	14%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
Unspecified	2%	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	14%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,321	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	64%
Student and staff support	11%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	19%	16%

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