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Beeman Memorial

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 286 students

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Posted August 10, 2003

this is a wonderful school.. my childre are getting a great foundation for middle and high schools.. very close community, a lot of parent involvement.. keep up the good work!!!
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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 61% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
45%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
22%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
48%
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 Students68%
Female70%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female28%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities9%
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 Students22%
Female19%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students22%
Female5%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged24%
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

English Language Arts

All Students60%
Female53%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female35%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students51%
Female30%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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
White 85% 70%
Hispanic 5% 14%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 4% 0%
Black 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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138 Cherry St
Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 281-9825

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