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McCormack Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 572 students

 

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Posted February 1, 2012

I love this school so much! It bring back lots of memories in my life. right now I'm a high school student in John D O'Bryant and as a student in middle school (use to be) I would say that this is a great school. When i stepped into that school... at first I thought I would actually fail in every single class but, every single teachers there are actually doing their job and are really committed to every single students.. whether the students like it or not. They would make the students take lots of notes good notes and exercises such as researching and annotating papers in their class. Not only that, the teachers there are VERY organized and they know what they are doing. The students there was also engaged in their class and they love to see their grades on the rating papers on who's first, second, and etc.


Posted October 4, 2009

It has the best team of loving and caring teachers and a new, vibrant leadership team.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2009

No communication or follow up by teachers with parents
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2009

they have may different activities for the kids and they really love to learn plus they are very talented
—Submitted by a student


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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 68% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

194 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
46%

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.

165 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
21%
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.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
3%

2009

 
 
3%

2008

 
 
3%
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 Students36%
Female38%
Male34%
African American30%
Asian69%
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners2%

Math

All Students35%
Female33%
Male37%
African American32%
Asian82%
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities2%
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 Students35%
Female43%
Male27%
African American34%
Asian50%
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners17%

Math

All Students26%
Female34%
Male18%
African American24%
Asian55%
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners18%
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 Students47%
Female47%
Male46%
African American52%
Asian70%
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners10%

Math

All Students28%
Female28%
Male28%
African American22%
Asian80%
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White15%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners12%

Science

All Students7%
Female4%
Male9%
African American8%
Asian15%
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
White0%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilities3%
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 40% 15%
Black 39% 8%
Asian 11% 6%
White 9% 68%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • DaQuall Graham
Fax number
  • (617) 635-9788

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Dorchester, MA 02125
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