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Joseph A. Browne School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 533 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted September 16, 2011

hey my name is joseph medeiros i went to this school during my middle school year now im in high school i want to go there someday pop in and say hi to bridgit if she still works there


Posted June 16, 2011

Horrible, Horrible school. My son was in trouble daily at this school because he was trying to fit in.......It is an environment of Punks and trouble makers. Children 12 years old are locking lips outside after school in front of everyone. The children swear like nothing I've ever heard. This school is 90 percent Hispanic and if you are not Hispanic then you might feel a little bit of an outsider. I couldnt get my son out of there fast enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2009

Because at 1:45 we have the freedom to choose are classes for the next two periods
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 67% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
24%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
15%
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 68% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
42%
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 73% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
29%
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 79% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
7%
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 Students38%
Female42%
Male34%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners4%

Math

All Students51%
Female54%
Male49%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners12%

Science

All Students21%
Female22%
Male22%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students44%
Female53%
Male34%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners3%

Math

All Students41%
Female39%
Male43%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students55%
Female62%
Male48%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners15%

Math

All Students20%
Female21%
Male20%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners8%
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 Students63%
Female65%
Male60%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners10%

Math

All Students30%
Female34%
Male27%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%

Science

All Students16%
Female11%
Male22%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities0%
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
Hispanic 79% 14%
Black 10% 8%
White 8% 70%
Asian 2% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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180 Walnut St
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: (617) 466-5253

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