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Clark Avenue School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 562 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 13, 2012

I'm a student at the Clark Avenue Middle School. I'm currently in 7th grade as of 2012. [From a student's perspective] I've been in this school for over two years and I've never seen any crime or any violence go on during school hours. Overall, this is a great school, but it's lacking in many factors: School lunches/cafeteria: There are no trays to carry your food in. We have to use our hands to carry our milk, lunch and fruits. We used to have trays, but I guess due to budget cuts we can't have them anymore. I hate carrying my food; I can't get my ID and lunch money out in time. The lunch ladies can be rude sometimes, I've been yelled at for not getting my money out fast enough. They're always yelling for no reason. I know it's loud in the cafeteria, but it gets annoying sometimes. Teachers/staff members: I have to admit, the teachers try very hard to teach at this school. I think it's the behavioral problems of some kids that hold back the education of the other students. [That's the case for me] Honestly, I've never met a teacher at this school who didn't care about their student's education. I gave this school 3 out of 5 stars from my experience as a student.


Posted October 31, 2010

I am a parent of a student at the Clark Avenue School. First off I would like to say that the school itself is satisfactory but as far as helping children with special ed needs I believe the school is lacking. They need to take a more active role in ensuring their students are receiving a better education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2009

I love being in this school. The teachers are caring and awesome. I'm currently in 7th grade and for music we're learning piano. I want to learn how to play guitar. My teacher is a guitarist. What are the chances of that. So he gives me guitar lessons b4 school. But anyways my point is is that its a wonderful school. And it should have gotten a higher rating. I'm a Guy by the way not a girl. Haha
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2009

this school is an amazing school my daughter is now an 8th grader there and she says nothing but good things about said school. they have everything from good teachers to delicious lunches. there is abs. no bullying what so ever and my daughter feels right at ease there, for all her teachers are nice, respectful, and carring. they place no special attention on anyone, this is a fabulous school :)!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2009

very nice needs 2 have white boards and wall made well bathroom more bigger and needs school supplies.
—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.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
17%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
51%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
43%

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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
10%
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 Students47%
Female52%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners11%

Math

All Students49%
Female53%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners16%

Science

All Students27%
Female25%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners5%
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 Students46%
Female52%
Male38%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students44%
Female48%
Male39%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners10%
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 Students60%
Female66%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female59%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students65%
Female72%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female55%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students12%
Female12%
Male13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
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 82% 14%
White 10% 70%
Black 5% 8%
Asian 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8 Clark Ave
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: (617) 466-5100

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