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Downey K-5 Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 579 students

 

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
10%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
40%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
27%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
26%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students22%
Female35%
Male13%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners10%

Math

All Students29%
Female40%
Male22%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners30%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students17%
Female22%
Male13%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
White15%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners12%

Math

All Students25%
Female19%
Male29%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners12%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students44%
Female54%
Male33%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners42%

Math

All Students43%
Female46%
Male39%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners25%

Science

All Students22%
Female22%
Male21%
African American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 48% 8%
White 27% 68%
Hispanic 18% 15%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Asian 2% 6%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Diane Gosselin
Fax number
  • (508) 580-7075

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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