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Frost Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 462 students

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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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
n/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.

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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
n/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.

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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
n/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.

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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students58%
Female63%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students16%
Female19%
Male13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities11%
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 Students41%
Female43%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students44%
Female45%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities13%
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 Students74%
Female77%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students59%
Female65%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities28%
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 Students78%
Female86%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female57%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students15%
Female20%
Male10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
Multiracialn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities6%
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 75% 14%
White 19% 70%
Asian 4% 5%
Black 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 79%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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33 Hamlet St
Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: (978) 722-8810

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