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Boxford School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

28 Middleton Road
Boxford, MA 01921
Essex County
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PH: (978) 887-0771
FAX: (978) 887-8042

Grades PK-6
980 students
2 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

81% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

77% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

69% (2008)

83% (2007)

57% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

70% (2007)

63% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

79% (2008)

80% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts

88% (2008)

80% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

73% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

90% (2008)

93% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

74% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	80%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	32%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	65%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	63%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	52%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	48%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	52%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	77%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	36%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 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

See Massachusetts' state standards

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
Hispanic	<1%	13%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	8%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	<1%	28%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,477	$12,808

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	63%
Student and staff support	9%	10%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >