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Northwest Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 736 students

 

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Posted June 25, 2009

I've been so impressed with everything about Northwest. My son's teacher is fantastic and all other teachers and staff he has interacted with have also been great. Northwest offers great educational opportunities like 'specials' where the kids go every day to a different special subject taught by a specialist in that subject (ie: math, art, music, etc.). The regular teachers have lots of help from reading specialists, school psychologists, etc. to help kids with any need they might have. The PTO is also great and parent involvement is high. Go Bulldogs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2005

It is just the beginning of the year and also, my child's first year at Northwest, but so far I am quite impressed! I had an issue and spoke to the assistant principal about it. She was excellant! I was very comfortable talking to her and she took care of the problem right away. It wasn't like this in the school we came from. Keep up the good work Northwest!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
52%
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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
37%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
25%
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 Students59%
Female66%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities29%
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 Students50%
Female59%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female55%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities22%
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 Students50%
Female53%
Male47%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female51%
Male51%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students28%
Female30%
Male27%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities14%
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 63% 68%
Hispanic 26% 15%
Black 6% 8%
Asian 2% 6%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 51%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Steven Mammone
Fax number
  • (978) 534-7779

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Leominster, MA 01453
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