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Henry Whittemore Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 321 students

 

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Posted March 13, 2006

Unfortunately, I am not pleased with my oldest son's education thus far at Whittemore Elementary. His teacher continues to 'look' for solutions instead of 'teaching.' Much of my concern lies within the evolution of the testing mandates that schools are under. There is way too much pressure for our kids to 'meet' expectations. They should be encouraged to enjoy the wonders of education NOT be made to feel like they are a number or a score. Consequently, this has affected the ability for teachers to teach children because they are so overly concerned about where their class lies on a bar graph.
—Submitted by Steven Dalicandro, 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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
52%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
21%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
56%
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 Students40%
Female41%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students38%
Female24%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
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 Students43%
Female55%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students21%
Female19%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
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 Students38%
Female44%
Male31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female44%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female28%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
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

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 58% 15%
White 32% 68%
Black 6% 8%
Asian 2% 6%
Two or more races 2% 2%
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 55%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Deborah Butts
Fax number
  • (781) 314-5791

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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