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Prospect Hill Academy Charter School District

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15 Webster Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Middlesex County
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PH: (617) 284-7800
FAX: (617) 284-7940

  • Grades K-12
  • 911 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 34% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 23% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 93% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 24% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 96% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 45% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 95% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 94% (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 ArtsThis District
All Students36%
Female39%
Male33%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged41%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female47%
Male43%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students34%
Female40%
Male27%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female49%
Male45%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students23%
Female20%
Male26%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged28%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Female70%
Male50%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students78%
Female73%
Male84%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female38%
Male45%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female53%
Male50%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female22%
Male26%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities18%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities91%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female44%
Male45%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities27%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students95%
Female100%
Male88%
African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged94%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male97%
African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
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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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 75% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 42% (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)
 5% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male77%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis 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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1213
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic48%8%
Hispanic27%13%
White, not Hispanic17%72%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%5%
Unspecified5%n/a
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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 program49%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

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