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The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
46 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
46 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
49 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
50 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
39 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
39 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
39 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
50 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
50 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.
58 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
58 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.
55 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.
55 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.
54 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
| All Students | 57% |
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 55% |
| African American | 31% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 44% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Students with disabilities | 14% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 65% |
| Female | 74% |
| Male | 59% |
| African American | 46% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 81% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Students with disabilities | 14% |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 47% |
| Female | 50% |
| Male | 45% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 52% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 32% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 60% |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 48% |
| Female | 43% |
| Male | 52% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 55% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 30% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Students with disabilities | 7% |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 62% |
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 62% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Students with disabilities | 20% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 54% |
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 51% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 38% |
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 29% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 59% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 54% |
| Students with disabilities | 20% |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 66% |
| Female | 78% |
| Male | 60% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Students with disabilities | 24% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 52% |
| Female | 66% |
| Male | 44% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 60% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 43% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Students with disabilities | 0% |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 55% |
| Female | 69% |
| Male | 46% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 72% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disabilities | 19% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 47% |
| Female | 47% |
| Male | 45% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 56% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Students with disabilities | 30% |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 78% |
| Female | 77% |
| Male | 79% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 73% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 93% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Students with disabilities | 27% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 60% |
| Female | 46% |
| Male | 73% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 70% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disabilities | 14% |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 43% |
| Female | 32% |
| Male | 51% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 60% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| Students with disabilities | 7% |
| English language learners | n/a |
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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