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Mary O Pottenger

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 415 students

 

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Posted May 16, 2007

Pottenger is an excellent schools teacher are very dedicated to helping the children and go above & beyond their duty. It is an excellent school.
—Submitted by Barbara, a parent


Posted February 9, 2005

I think pottenger is a great school,besides being a compass school, the teachers are very commited to their jobs.Offering support all the time, and making learning fun.My child is very happy since tranferring here 2 years ago, and her grades are much better.I am very thankful for her teachers catching and pointing out her problem areas, with great suggestions on how to improve! and they just started an after school program. I highly reccomend this school.
—Submitted by Pleased Parent, a parent


Posted April 26, 2004

My daughter was having problems paying attention and grasping concepts. All her other teachers told me that she should stay back, but always passed her with good grades. She started Pottenger last year and her teacher was concerned enough about her learning that she had her tested. It turns out that she was a grade level behind. She kept her back and now she is on grade level and has A's and B's. She is happier.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
41%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
10%
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 Students45%
Female50%
Male41%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female47%
Male53%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners27%

Math

All Students51%
Female44%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners36%
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%
Female61%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students27%
Female15%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students26%
Female14%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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

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 59% 15%
White 21% 68%
Black 13% 8%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Asian 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Valerie Williams
Fax number
  • (413) 787-7006

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Springfield, MA 01104
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