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Berlin-Boylston School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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215 Main Street
Boylston, MA 01505
Worcester County
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PH: (508) 869-2837
FAX: (508) 869-0023

  • Grades 7-12
  • 478 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 78% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 60% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (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 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students78%
Female95%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities39%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female57%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female48%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Not economically disadvantaged59%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female58%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
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
 73% (2008)
 69% (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)
 78% (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 Students73%
Female75%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1313
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%72%
Hispanic2%13%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%8%
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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$13,836$12,808
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%63%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration10%8%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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