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N H Wixon Middle School

Public | 4-8 & ungraded | 473 students

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Posted August 6, 2006

I am a former student of Wixon. I just graduated from there in June. I had some fun experiances. Such as all the field trips like the 8th grade class trip. That was amazing. It brought all of our classmates together and we didn't care any more about what everyone thought of one another. The sports programs are pretty well organized. The music program is excellent. They do keep the younger kids separated well from the older kids. Overall I had a great experiance.
—Submitted by a former student


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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 53% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
36%

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 67% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
34%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
47%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
42%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
40%

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

All Students38%
Female51%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial30%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students30%
Female34%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial10%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
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 Students57%
Female62%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students47%
Female43%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities12%
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 Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female37%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
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 Students77%
Female86%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students28%
Female31%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
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 Students79%
Female88%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students49%
Female65%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students37%
Female37%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
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

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 81% 70%
Hispanic 9% 14%
Black 5% 8%
Two or more races 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 5%
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 41%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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901 Route 134/Drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
Phone: (508) 398-7695

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