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Kingston School District

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250 Pembroke Street
Kingston, MA 02364
Plymouth County
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PH: (781) 585-4313
FAX: (781) 585-2994

  • Grades K-6
  • 1159 students
  • 2 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 56% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 and 8 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.

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 MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female87%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities28%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students63%
Female69%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities19%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female41%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female47%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities19%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities32%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female61%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities14%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities12%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities12%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 and 8 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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1713
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%72%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%5%
Black, not Hispanic1%8%
Hispanic<1%13%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program6%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,915$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%64%
Student and staff support8%13%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures24%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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