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Somerville School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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181 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
Middlesex County
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PH: (617) 625-6600
FAX: (617) 591-7902

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4890 students
  • 11 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 45% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 38% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 37% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 22% (2004)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science
 26% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 47% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 53% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2007.

Math
 28% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Science
 20% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 66% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 52% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 48% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 26% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 42% in 2007.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 48% in 2007.

Chemistry
 11% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 35% in 2007.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 35% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1213
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic45%72%
Hispanic30%13%
Black, not Hispanic15%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander8%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program60%28%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$17,240$12,808
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%63%
Student and staff support14%10%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures20%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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