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Andrews Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 502 students

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Posted September 7, 2009

This school's MCAS results had some improvement in 6th grade ELA and 7th grade ELA and Math. However, Science and Math and 8th grade results in general are heading in the wrong direction. It's the Principal's second year and he's working hard to address the issues. Problem is that he and his staff need to treat the children with more respect. The school's handbook looks like it was issued by a warden and not a Principal. Teachers need to be more accountable for their MCAS scores so let's see the 2009 scores when they are released. Long way to go here but some are trying hard to make that better. Parents need to be more involved with their school and their children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2009

This school has a truly dynamic principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2007

The staff and administration is fantastic! As a former teacher myself I can say this is a stand-out type of school. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated group of people working with our children.
—Submitted by a parent


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 68% in 2011.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
39%
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.

166 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
53%
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.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

158 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
35%
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 Students56%
Female54%
Male58%
African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students45%
Female40%
Male51%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
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 Students62%
Female78%
Male44%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female48%
Male27%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
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

English Language Arts

All Students71%
Female87%
Male57%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female51%
Male44%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students31%
Female35%
Male27%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities7%
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 68% 70%
Black 17% 8%
Hispanic 10% 14%
Asian 3% 5%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3000 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
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Phone: (781) 393-2228

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