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Arthur D. Healey School

Public | K-8 & ungraded | 533 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 11, 2011

I am very excited about the core values that the school is updating the curriculum to embody: expecting excellence from oneself, reading comprehension, arts integrated into learning, thematic project based learning, and service projects. As a community, we want our children to be prepared to be good citizens and leaders in today's world. There is a lot available on the school website which is very transparent the curricular and learning environment goals. The unification process to combine different "schools within a school" into an integrated Healey has been exciting and productive opportunity for teachers, administration, students and parents voices to be heard. I think this school is poised to become a real star in our community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2010

Parents of the Choice program are very active at this school. They have created a website for it at: http://www.thechoiceprogram.org
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2010

The Healey School is home to both a neighborhood program and the Choice magnet program. It has a great facility and the staff and administration are very upbeat and work hard. My experience at the Choice program has been very positive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2008

I visited the afterschool programs with Groundworks Somerville and saw the Healey students excited to paint, draw, play basketball, do homework and socialize in a huge bright cafeteria. Very nice group of youth, diverse, smart and quick. The wall mural was designed by the youth and features countrys produce and portraits


Posted June 18, 2006

The Healey School is such a wonderful place for children to learn and enjoy the school experience. I especially love the Choice program which promotes hands on learning and high parent involvment.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
44%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
26%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
30%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
43%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
51%

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

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
23%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
19%
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 Students46%
Female39%
Male51%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students44%
Female27%
Male57%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
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 Students37%
Female41%
Male33%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students22%
Female14%
Male30%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
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 Students40%
Female60%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female50%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students26%
Female30%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
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 Students54%
Female55%
Male51%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
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 Students50%
Female47%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students22%
Female15%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities5%
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 Students54%
Female58%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students20%
Female16%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students20%
Female21%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 40% 70%
Hispanic 32% 14%
Black 20% 8%
Asian 6% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5 Meacham St
Somerville, MA 02145
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Phone: (617) 625-6600

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