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Callahan Elementary School

Public | 1-5 & ungraded | 210 students

 

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Posted January 29, 2010

Great School, my daughter love this school, great staff and great principal , because of less student in class it's great school in norwood
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Posted January 28, 2010

Being new to this school I find it to be an excellent school. The teachers are great and are on top of what is going on with each student. I am very pleased with the principal. My son is happy in this school.
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Posted November 10, 2008

Highly visible and approachable principal sets the tone of respect and tolerance. Great staff, very nurturing. Small size has a great neighborhood feel to it.
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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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
63%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female78%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities50%
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 Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students78%
Female85%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
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

English Language Arts

All Students78%
Female87%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female68%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female59%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
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 76% 68%
Hispanic 11% 15%
Black 8% 8%
Asian 4% 6%
Two or more races 1% 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 31%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
  • Robert Griffin
Fax number
  • (781) 255-5611

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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116 Garfield Avenue
Norwood, MA 02062
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Phone: (781) 762-0693

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