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Belchertown School District

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

P.O. Box 841, 14 Maple St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Hampshire County
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PH: (413) 323-0456
FAX: (413) 323-0448

Grades PK-12
2681 students
5 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

56% (2008)

61% (2007)

60% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

57% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

53% (2008)

56% (2007)

55% (2006)

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

Math

51% (2008)

42% (2007)

43% (2006)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

49% (2008)

49% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts

59% (2008)

60% (2007)

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

Math

43% (2008)

47% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

76% (2008)

73% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

55% (2007)

41% (2006)

39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts

79% (2008)

73% (2007)

73% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

46% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

40% (2008)

45% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts

77% (2008)

81% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

52% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts

84% (2008)

91% (2007)

82% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

85% (2007)

79% (2006)

70% (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	56%
Female	65%
Male	44%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	12%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	61%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	20%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	53%
Female	61%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	3%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	57%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	3%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	50%
Male	47%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	18%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	59%
Female	67%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	15%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	41%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	33%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	62%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	89%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	30%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	12%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	35%
Male	45%
African American	n/a
Asian	45%
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	12%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	85%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	42%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	54%
Hispanic	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	43%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	23%

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

74% (2008)

55% (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	74%
Female	72%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	29%

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	17	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%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	8%
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	11%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,964	$12,808

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	63%
Student and staff support	11%	10%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	20%	18%

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