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Webster School District

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

P.O. Box 430
Webster, MA 01570
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 943-0104
FAX: (508) 949-2364

Grades PK-12
1890 students
3 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

31% (2008)

31% (2007)

42% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math

35% (2008)

31% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

39% (2008)

53% (2007)

39% (2006)

45% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)

40% (2007)

27% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

38% (2008)

25% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts

44% (2008)

40% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math

35% (2008)

28% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math

33% (2008)

35% (2007)

38% (2006)

28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts

51% (2008)

45% (2007)

44% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math

29% (2008)

19% (2007)

13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

23% (2008)

6% (2007)

14% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts

58% (2008)

50% (2007)

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

Math

25% (2008)

17% (2007)

16% (2006)

17% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts

63% (2008)

65% (2007)

54% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

63% (2007)

53% (2006)

55% (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	44%
Male	17%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	0%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	39%
Male	31%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	39%
Female	47%
Male	33%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	0%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	40%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	37%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	5%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	44%
Female	41%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	5%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	35%
Male	36%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	8%
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	3%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	37%
Male	29%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	51%
Female	56%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	0%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	25%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
White	31%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	5%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	20%
Male	25%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	5%
White	27%
Economically disadvantaged	7%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	5%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	15%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	24%
Male	27%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	10%
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	61%
African American	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	0%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	64%
Male	66%
African American	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	7%

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

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MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

15% (2008)

36% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2008.

Introductory Physics

38% (2008)

31% (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	15%
Female	12%
Male	19%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	20%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	13%
Students with disabilities	12%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	38%
Female	29%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%

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	81%	72%
Hispanic	11%	13%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
Unspecified	1%	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	42%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,769	$12,808

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	63%
Student and staff support	14%	10%
Administration	8%	8%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

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