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Conway School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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219 Christian Ln Rfd1
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Franklin County
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PH: (413) 665-1155
FAX: (413) 665-8506

  • Grades PK-6
  • 177 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 68% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 86% (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.

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 MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students94%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students85%
Female75%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged82%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female75%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female84%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Not economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female69%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1313
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%72%
Hispanic1%13%
Unspecified3%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 program11%28%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,076$12,808
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%63%
Student and staff support13%10%
Administration10%8%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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