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North Adams School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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MCAS Results
MCAS Results by Subgroup
MCAS STE Results
MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
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Students
Spending Per Pupil

191 East Main Street
North Adams, MA 01247
Berkshire County
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PH: (413) 662-3225
FAX: (413) 662-3212

Grades PK-12
1684 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

44% (2009)

53% (2008)

54% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

44% (2009)

56% (2008)

58% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

46% (2009)

37% (2008)

38% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

29% (2008)

48% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

31% (2009)

38% (2008)

35% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

63% (2009)

51% (2008)

49% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

52% (2008)

51% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

45% (2009)

45% (2008)

48% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

40% (2008)

29% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

47% (2009)

56% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

26% (2009)

22% (2008)

32% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

23% (2009)

24% (2008)

22% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

51% (2009)

65% (2008)

59% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

22% (2009)

36% (2008)

33% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

72% (2009)

75% (2008)

62% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

64% (2008)

53% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% 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 Arts	This District
All Students	44%
Female	52%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	18%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	56%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	0%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	33%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	30%
Male	32%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	9%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	63%
Female	68%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	19%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	56%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	0%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	47%
Female	59%
Male	35%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	8%

Math	This District
All Students	26%
Female	29%
Male	24%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
White	25%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	16%
Male	29%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	25%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	13%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	17%

Math	This District
All Students	22%
Female	22%
Male	22%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	23%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	57%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	24%

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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

45% (2009)

57% (2008)

34% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

Data not available for this district (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry

Data not available for this district (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

67% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
The MCAS STE 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This District
All Students	45%
Female	38%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	17%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	67%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
The MCAS STE 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	10	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	85%	72%
Hispanic	5%	13%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	4%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	46%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$15,375	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	64%
Student and staff support	12%	13%
Administration	5%	8%
Other expenditures	14%	16%

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