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Walpole 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
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

135 School Street
Walpole, MA 02081
Norfolk County
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PH: (508) 660-7200
FAX: (508) 668-1167

Grades PK-12
3926 students
8 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

80% (2008)

70% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

74% (2009)

57% (2008)

67% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

54% (2008)

60% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

61% (2009)

64% (2008)

57% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

75% (2009)

76% (2008)

76% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

62% (2008)

54% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

59% (2008)

59% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

85% (2009)

87% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

56% (2008)

48% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

54% (2009)

52% (2008)

32% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

92% (2009)

89% (2008)

87% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

59% (2009)

57% (2008)

52% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

95% (2009)

87% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

76% (2007)

76% (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	75%
Female	76%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	28%
Limited English proficient	60%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	40%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	30%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	55%
Male	67%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	28%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	37%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
African American	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	27%
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	34%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	9%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	35%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	52%
Male	57%
African American	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	17%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	52%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	19%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	67%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	63%
Male	57%
African American	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	91%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Students with disabilities	69%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	85%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	41%

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

85% (2009)

79% (2008)

89% (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)

50% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering

80% (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	85%
Female	87%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	33%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	80%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%

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	15	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	93%	72%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	8%
Hispanic	2%	13%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	6%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,618	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	64%
Student and staff support	15%	13%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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