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Clinton School District

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

150 School Street
Clinton, MA 01510
Worcester County
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PH: (978) 365-4200
FAX: (978) 365-5037

Grades PK-12
2029 students
3 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

31% (2008)

48% (2007)

45% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

57% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

40% (2008)

42% (2007)

65% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

48% (2008)

43% (2007)

42% (2006)

36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

42% (2008)

60% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

57% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

68% (2008)

62% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

50% (2007)

41% (2006)

29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts

66% (2008)

64% (2007)

58% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math

38% (2008)

38% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

27% (2008)

16% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)

34% (2007)

38% (2006)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts

74% (2008)

81% (2007)

70% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

79% (2007)

61% (2006)

64% (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.

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	31%
Female	33%
Male	29%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	5%
Limited English proficient	7%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	25%
Limited English proficient	43%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	40%
Female	48%
Male	33%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	5%
Limited English proficient	11%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	47%
African American	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	15%
Limited English proficient	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	39%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	8%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	15%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	44%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	76%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	19%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	32%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	27%
Female	23%
Male	30%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
White	31%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	24%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	43%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	7%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	63%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	21%

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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MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

66% (2008)

66% (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

53% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This District
All Students	66%
Female	64%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	23%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	13%

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

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	75%	72%
Hispanic	20%	13%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	32%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,131	$12,808

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	68%	63%
Student and staff support	10%	10%
Administration	6%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

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