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Bridgewater-Raynham School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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777 Pleasant St.
Raynham, MA 02767
Bristol County
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PH: (508) 824-2730
FAX: (508) 824-2746

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5873 students
  • 7 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 64% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 53% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 63% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 51% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% 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.

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 MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male63%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male58%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities24%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Female70%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female48%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities4%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Female52%
Male53%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities11%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students63%
Female68%
Male58%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female47%
Male44%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities5%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
Male66%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities27%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female46%
Male51%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities10%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities33%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female51%
Male51%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female49%
Male51%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities13%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities38%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities14%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities25%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities30%
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.

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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 71% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2008.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 55% in 2008.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2008.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
African American47%
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities16%

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, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1713

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%72%
Black, not Hispanic3%8%
Hispanic2%13%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program8%28%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,451$12,808
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%63%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration6%8%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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