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Ashland School District

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

87 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
Middlesex County
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PH: (508) 881-0150
FAX: (508) 881-0161

Grades PK-12
2671 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

66% (2008)

57% (2007)

68% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

59% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

46% (2008)

58% (2007)

39% (2006)

34% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

49% (2007)

35% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

63% (2008)

54% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts

72% (2008)

70% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

54% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

79% (2008)

76% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

71% (2007)

63% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts

85% (2008)

88% (2007)

82% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

48% (2008)

24% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

94% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Math

61% (2008)

53% (2007)

48% (2006)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts

92% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

86% (2006)

83% (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	72%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	39%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	45%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	53%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	70%
Hispanic	24%
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	9%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian	69%
Hispanic	30%
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	58%
Male	67%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	45%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	50%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	74%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	29%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	88%
Male	72%
African American	91%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	74%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	36%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	76%
African American	64%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	60%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	55%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	53%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	29%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	17%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	77%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	63%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	74%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	63%

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)

65% (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)

100% (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	73%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	31%

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	87%	72%
Hispanic	4%	13%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
Unspecified	5%	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	7%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,119	$12,808

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	63%
Student and staff support	12%	10%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

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