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Marion School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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135 Marion Rd
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Plymouth County
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PH: (508) 758-2772
FAX: (508) 758-2802

  • Grades PK-6
  • 435 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 56% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 66% (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 Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Not economically disadvantaged72%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female62%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Not economically disadvantaged61%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female52%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Not economically disadvantaged56%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female75%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Not economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female54%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female80%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged86%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female63%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
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 teacher1213
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%72%
Black, not Hispanic3%8%
Hispanic<1%13%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
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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 program5%28%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,192$12,808
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%63%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration9%8%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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