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Somerset 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

580 Whetstone Hill Road
Somerset, MA 02726
Bristol County
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PH: (508) 324-3100
FAX: (508) 324-3104

Grades PK-12
2841 students
6 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

67% (2009)

65% (2008)

67% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

61% (2009)

67% (2008)

61% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

64% (2009)

58% (2008)

61% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

51% (2008)

53% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

53% (2009)

52% (2008)

58% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

61% (2008)

71% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

71% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

59% (2009)

51% (2008)

42% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

78% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

42% (2009)

46% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

48% (2009)

42% (2008)

49% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

84% (2008)

88% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

54% (2008)

60% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

87% (2009)

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

81% (2008)

85% (2007)

79% (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	67%
Female	69%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	36%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	54%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	23%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	73%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	51%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	30%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	51%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	15%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	39%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	55%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	36%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	16%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	45%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	14%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	45%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	19%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	28%

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

8% (2009)

14% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics

71% (2009)

72% (2008)

47% (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

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 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	8%
Female	7%
Male	8%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	4%
Not economically disadvantaged	6%
Students with disabilities	0%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	71%
Female	64%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	14%

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
Subgroup results not available

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	13	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	72%
Hispanic	1%	13%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	8%
Unspecified	2%	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	9%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,077	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	13%	13%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	16%

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