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Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School District

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One Commercial Place
Adams, MA 01220
Berkshire County
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PH: (413) 743-7311
FAX: (413) 743-7327

  • Grades 6-12
  • 246 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 51% (2009)
 43% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 33% (2009)
 25% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 31% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 17% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 20% (2009)
 12% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 42% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 14% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 76% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (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 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students51%
Female60%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities27%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female33%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities16%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female73%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities25%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female32%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students20%
Female12%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities11%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female88%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities42%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female28%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities21%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Not economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
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
 41% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (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)
 3% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students41%
Female31%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities14%

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.

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