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Falmouth School District

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

340 Teaticket Hwy
East Falmouth, MA 02536
Barnstable County
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PH: (508) 548-0151
FAX: (508) 457-9032

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Grades PK-12
3894 students
7 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

66% (2008)

73% (2007)

72% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

57% (2008)

69% (2007)

56% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

63% (2007)

56% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

46% (2008)

46% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

61% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

Math

58% (2008)

62% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

64% (2008)

74% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

66% (2007)

57% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts

71% (2008)

75% (2007)

69% (2006)

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

Math

53% (2008)

55% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

39% (2008)

33% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

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

Math

56% (2008)

51% (2007)

47% (2006)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts

79% (2008)

75% (2007)

82% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2008)

75% (2007)

80% (2006)

67% (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	66%
Female	70%
Male	61%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	28%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	77%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	52%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	57%
Female	67%
Male	48%
African American	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	11%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	65%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	43%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	47%
African American	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	22%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	66%
Male	58%
African American	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	23%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	54%
African American	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	73%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	56%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	19%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	51%
Male	53%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	36%
Male	43%
African American	7%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	6%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	81%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	50%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	54%
Male	58%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	30%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	35%

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

71% (2008)

54% (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)

33% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	26%

Introductory Physics	This District
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This 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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	12	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	89%	72%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	8%
Hispanic	3%	13%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%
Unspecified	3%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	17%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,766	$12,808

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	63%
Student and staff support	7%	10%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

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