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Woburn School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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55 Locust Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Middlesex County
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PH: (781) 937-8233
FAX: (781) 932-0668

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4775 students
  • 12 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 60% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 58% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 66% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 38% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 71% (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.

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 MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
African American38%
Asian65%
Hispanic60%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities29%
Limited English proficient40%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
African American54%
Asian85%
Hispanic61%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities43%
Limited English proficient67%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Female72%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asian67%
Hispanic37%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities31%
Limited English proficient36%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female58%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
Hispanic26%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient36%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female55%
Male60%
African American50%
Asian71%
Hispanic28%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities31%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students66%
Female72%
Male60%
African American60%
Asian76%
Hispanic45%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities31%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
African American40%
Asian82%
Hispanic17%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female80%
Male70%
African American64%
Asian69%
Hispanic62%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities40%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
African American23%
Asian64%
Hispanic0%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male70%
African American73%
Asian77%
Hispanic74%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities35%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female44%
Male45%
African American25%
Asian42%
Hispanic34%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students38%
Female37%
Male40%
African American24%
Asian29%
Hispanic22%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
African American67%
Asian71%
Hispanic73%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities37%
Limited English proficient18%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female41%
Male51%
African American29%
Asian50%
Hispanic23%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities14%
Limited English proficient25%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient45%
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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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2008.

Introductory Physics
 47% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 55% in 2008.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2008)
 82% (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.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students42%
Female39%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities0%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
All Students47%
Female40%
Male52%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities17%

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis 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

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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 Hispanic82%72%
Hispanic8%13%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%5%
Black, not Hispanic4%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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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 program17%28%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,460$12,808
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%63%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures21%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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