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Boston School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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26 Court Street
Boston, MA 02108
Suffolk County
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PH: (617) 635-9050
FAX: (617) 635-9059

  • Grades PK-12
  • 55,888 students
  • 137 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 32% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 31% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 25% (2005)
 30% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2007.

Math
 27% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 22% (2004)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science
 21% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 40% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 39% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2007.

Math
 29% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 23% (2005)
 18% (2004)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 49% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 44% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2007.

Math
 26% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Science
 8% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 55% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2007.

Math
 27% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 23% (2005)
 24% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 50% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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 STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 28% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 42% in 2007.

Introductory Physics
 18% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 48% in 2007.

Chemistry
 29% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 35% in 2007.

Technology/Engineering
 22% (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 35% in 2007.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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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 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
Black, not Hispanic43%8%
Hispanic33%13%
White, not Hispanic14%72%
Asian/Pacific Islander9%5%
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 program73%28%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$18,554$12,808
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%63%
Student and staff support13%10%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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