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Bellows Falls Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 246 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
5%

2009

 
 
9%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 57% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
60%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
Female22%
Male62%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant40%

Reading

All Students67%
Female67%
Male68%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female40%
Male62%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students73%
Female71%
Male77%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students36%
Female37%
Male36%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English36%
Non-migrant36%

Reading

All Students66%
Female71%
Male60%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)28%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Science

All Students8%
Female7%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities10%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English8%
Non-migrant8%

Writing

All Students37%
Female44%
Male30%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English37%
Non-migrant37%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 94%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Asian 1% 2%
Black 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 1%
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 eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A11
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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15 School St
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Phone: (802) 463-4366

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