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William E Norris

Public | PK-6 & ungraded | 557 students

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Posted October 5, 2007

We had an excellent year last year with Pre-school and they worked really hard at trying to give our son the best help that he could have. Ms. Roxi Duval and her staff were wonderful and my son says how much he misses them. He just saw Ms. Roxi the other day and could not wait to tell me when he got home. The teachers were wonderful. Now we have a new year with William E. Norris Elementary school, Our son is now in Kindergarten and he loves it. We have a new IEP (individual education plan) for our son. And again they are working hard this year to work with us. Our son has Mrs. Poulin this year as well as a one on one paraprofessional. So far it has been very good for our son. We will let you know how the rest of the year turns out. Kari-Lynn
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2005

I've gone to this school since kindergarten, and I love it. I'll be graduating this year, and I'll be sooo sad. -Alexandria Wood
—Submitted by Alexandria Wood, a student


Posted September 12, 2004

I think this is a great school for kids. It gives them a great education.
—Submitted by Elizabeth Cauley, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
51%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
65%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
54%
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 Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students78%
Female87%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities36%
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%
Female55%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students46%
Female37%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities17%
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 Students63%
Female74%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female40%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female40%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities30%
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 Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female79%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities23%
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 95% 70%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 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 12%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
Phone: (413) 527-0811

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