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Leicester School District

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

1078 Main Street
Leicester, MA 01524
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 892-7040
FAX: (508) 892-7043

Grades PK-12
1922 students
4 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

50% (2008)

51% (2007)

51% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

58% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

41% (2008)

42% (2007)

45% (2006)

38% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

35% (2007)

37% (2006)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

66% (2008)

70% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

61% (2008)

64% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math

48% (2008)

55% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

67% (2008)

58% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

48% (2007)

48% (2006)

45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

68% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

48% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

38% (2008)

37% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts

84% (2008)

72% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

45% (2007)

34% (2006)

34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts

71% (2008)

78% (2007)

71% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

66% (2007)

61% (2006)

60% (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	50%
Female	59%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	32%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	56%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	41%
Female	46%
Male	36%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	3%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	49%
Male	39%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	6%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	29%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	69%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	25%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	18%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	67%
Female	78%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	18%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	22%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	36%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	42%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	26%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	38%
Male	39%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	8%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	45%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	55%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	20%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	64%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	33%

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

63% (2008)

46% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	15%

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	14	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	93%	72%
Hispanic	3%	13%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	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	15%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,140	$12,808

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

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