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Auburn 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

5 West Street
Auburn, MA 01501
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 832-7755
FAX: (508) 832-7757

Grades PK-12
2384 students
6 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

62% (2009)

62% (2008)

67% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math

59% (2009)

66% (2008)

70% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts

67% (2009)

60% (2008)

67% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

56% (2008)

58% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

63% (2009)

60% (2008)

63% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts

78% (2009)

71% (2008)

64% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

57% (2008)

64% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts

76% (2009)

74% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Math

57% (2009)

62% (2008)

53% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts

81% (2009)

71% (2008)

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

Math

64% (2009)

47% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science

46% (2009)

44% (2008)

43% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

49% (2008)

55% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts

88% (2009)

78% (2008)

67% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

80% (2008)

65% (2007)

66% (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	62%
Female	69%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	74%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	27%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	49%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	57%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	16%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	16%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	58%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	84%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	13%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	90%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	47%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	7%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	45%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	15%

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

74% (2009)

62% (2008)

37% (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)

62% (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	74%
Female	74%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	10%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

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	14	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	92%	72%
Hispanic	3%	13%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	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	13%	29%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,730	$13,413

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	64%
Student and staff support	11%	13%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	15%	16%

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