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Winter Hill Community School

Public | K-8 & ungraded | 392 students

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Posted March 10, 2008

My boys have excelled since transferring to the WHCS. The teachers, pricipal and vice principal are all very supportive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2006

Winter Hill Community School is one of the best schools that I myself have deal with and I also have two of three boys in there, one is in seventh and the other is in third and both have wonderful teachers and best of all a great system...
—Submitted by a parent


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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

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
40%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
8%

2008

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
16%

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 67% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
21%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
16%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
24%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
16%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
20%
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 Students36%
Female43%
Male31%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students36%
Female38%
Male35%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities21%
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 Students35%
Female38%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students14%
Female6%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
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 Students46%
Femalen/a
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students37%
Femalen/a
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students43%
Female32%
Male56%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners0%

Math

All Students38%
Female23%
Male56%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners9%
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 Students44%
Female52%
Male35%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners8%

Math

All Students26%
Female33%
Male17%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners16%
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 Students43%
Female55%
Male24%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners0%

Math

All Students25%
Female25%
Male25%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners15%

Science

All Students12%
Female6%
Male20%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners0%
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
Hispanic 40% 14%
White 31% 70%
Black 17% 8%
Asian 9% 5%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 82%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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115 Sycamore St
Somerville, MA 02145
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