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Alice B Beal Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 301 students

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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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
46%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
33%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
68%
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 Students57%
Female53%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female47%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students48%
Female62%
Male41%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students38%
Female31%
Male41%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities10%
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 Students64%
Female80%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students72%
Female80%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students66%
Female65%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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
Hispanic 34% 14%
White 33% 70%
Black 19% 8%
Asian 9% 5%
Two or more races 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 70%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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285 Tiffany St
Springfield, MA 01108
Phone: (413) 787-7544

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