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This report card contains information required by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) for our school and district including: student enrollment and teacher qualifications, student achievement, accountability, and the progress our school is making toward narrowing proficiency gaps for different groups of students.

Enrollment and Educator Data (2015-16 School Year)

About the Data
Enrollment (2015-16)
 School District State
2,487 8,038 953,429
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black 12.6 12.5 8.8
Asian 1.8 1.4 6.5
Hispanic or Latino 11.5 11.8 18.6
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic 3.3 4.2 3.2
Native American 0.2 0.2 0.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3 0.2 0.1
White 70.3 69.7 62.7
Gender (%)
Male 50.3 51.1 51.2
Female 49.7 48.9 48.8
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner 2.1 3.8 9.0
Economically Disadvantaged 31.9 37.7 27.4
Students w/Disabilities 15.0 19.1 17.2
First Language Not English 9.4 8.9 19.0

Grades Offered:
08, 09, 10, 11, 12
Educator Data (2015-16)
 SchoolDistrictState
Total # of Teachers 153.1 523.2 72,384.1
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 98.7 99.4 97.4
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas 702 2,519 348,472
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 100.0 99.7 96.3
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified 0.0 0.3 3.7
Student/Teacher Ratio 16.2 to 1 15.4 to 1 13.2 to 1
Percentage of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Issued Waivers- 0.6 0.9
 

2016 MCAS Results by Student Group by Grade and Subject

NOTE: Spring 2016 results in grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics are not reported because all students in this organization participated in the PARCC test.

More about the data
GRADE LEVEL 8 - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 10 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 10 - MATHEMATICS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 10 - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG

* Note: Grade 10 Science and Technology/Engineering results represent the highest achievement level attained by students by the end of grade 10. In addition, only students enrolled for two full years in the state/district/school are included in state/district/school achievement level results.

 
 
ALL GRADES - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG

2016 PARCC Results by Student Group by Grade and Subject


Achievement Levels:
L5 = Level 5: Exceeded Expectations (varies by grade - 850)
L4 = Level 4: Met Expectations (750 - varies by grade)
L3 = Level 3: Approached Expectations (725-749)
L2 = Level 2: Partially met Expectations (700-724)
L1 = Level 1: Did not meet Expectations (650-699)


Trans. SGP = Transitional Student Growth Percentile
generated using current PARCC and prior MCAS scores
Trans. CPI = Transitional Composite Performance Index
generated using linked PARCC and MCAS scores

NOTE: Since only a portion of students in grades 3-8 participated in 2016 PARCC in ELA/L and Mathematics, a representative sample of students from across Massachusetts was used to estimate student achievement at the state level in those subjects.
NOTE: Students who took the Alternate Assessment are included in Mean CPI, but not in achievement level or growth results.
 
GRADE 8 Math

 
GRADE 8 ELA/L

 
GRADES 3-8 ELA/L

 
GRADES 3-8 MATH

 

2016 Accountability Data - Taunton High

Accountability Information
Accountability and Assistance Level

Level 3

Persistently low graduation rate for one or more groups
Focus on Students w/disabilities -

Low assessment participation (Less than 95%)
Focus on ELL and former ELL -
This school's overall performance relative to other schools in same school type (School percentiles: 1-99)
All students:Percentile in school type = 24Percentile in school type = 24  24
This school’s progress toward narrowing proficiency gaps (Cumulative Progress and Performance Index: 1-100)
Student Group
(Click group to view subgroup data)
On Target = 75 or higher - Red Marker
Less progressMore progress
All studentsPPI = 52, Target = 75PPI = 52, Target = 75PPI = 52, Target = 75 52Did Not Meet Target
High needsPPI = 51, Target = 75PPI = 51, Target = 75PPI = 51, Target = 75 51Did Not Meet Target
Econ. Disadvantaged -
EL and Former EL -
Students w/ disabilitiesPPI = 49, Target = 75PPI = 49, Target = 75PPI = 49, Target = 75 49Did Not Meet Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -
Asian -
Afr. Amer./BlackPPI = 54, Target = 75PPI = 54, Target = 75PPI = 54, Target = 75 54Did Not Meet Target
Hispanic/LatinoPPI = 51, Target = 75PPI = 51, Target = 75PPI = 51, Target = 75 51Did Not Meet Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.PPI = 47, Target = 75PPI = 47, Target = 75PPI = 47, Target = 75 47Did Not Meet Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -
WhitePPI = 48, Target = 75PPI = 48, Target = 75PPI = 48, Target = 75 48Did Not Meet Target
 

Taunton High:
Accountability Data Detail

2016 English Language Arts Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2015 CPI 2016 CPI CPI Change 2016 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 86.1, Target = 94.2CPI = 86.1, Target = 94.2CPI = 86.1, Target = 94.2 90.0 92.0 86.1 -5.9 94.2 95.0 2910090Declined
High needsCPI = 78, Target = 89.8CPI = 78, Target = 89.8CPI = 78, Target = 89.8 82.5 85.7 78.0 -7.7 89.8 91.3 204700Declined
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 80.2, Target = 88.8CPI = 80.2, Target = 88.8CPI = 80.2, Target = 88.8 87.8 87.8 80.2 -7.6 88.8 93.9 213880Declined
EL and Former EL  75.0---- 87.5-28--
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 60.6, Target = 77.3CPI = 60.6, Target = 77.3CPI = 60.6, Target = 77.3 61.1 69.7 60.6 -9.1 77.3 80.6 81550Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
Asian -------15--
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 82.5, Target = 90CPI = 82.5, Target = 90CPI = 82.5, Target = 90 82.9 87.8 82.5 -5.3 90.0 91.5 351260Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 79.2, Target = 88.3CPI = 79.2, Target = 88.3CPI = 79.2, Target = 88.3 79.9 85.0 79.2 -5.8 88.3 90.0 311020Declined
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.CPI = 84.4, Target = 96.5CPI = 84.4, Target = 96.5CPI = 84.4, Target = 96.5 94.7 91.4 84.4 -7.0 96.5 97.4 25320Declined
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------2--
WhiteCPI = 87.6, Target = 95.7CPI = 87.6, Target = 95.7CPI = 87.6, Target = 95.7 92.6 93.6 87.6 -6.0 95.7 96.3 147320Declined
2016 Mathematics Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2015 CPI 2016 CPI CPI Change 2016 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 71.9, Target = 89.2CPI = 71.9, Target = 89.2CPI = 71.9, Target = 89.2 81.5 80.4 71.9 -8.5 89.2 90.8 2510110Declined
High needsCPI = 58.7, Target = 84CPI = 58.7, Target = 84CPI = 58.7, Target = 84 72.6 69.4 58.7 -10.7 84.0 86.3 194720Declined
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 60.3, Target = 73.7CPI = 60.3, Target = 73.7CPI = 60.3, Target = 73.7 71.3 71.3 60.3 -11.0 73.7 85.7 193890Declined
EL and Former EL  47.5---- 73.8-27--
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 43.7, Target = 73.9CPI = 43.7, Target = 73.9CPI = 43.7, Target = 73.9 55.2 52.5 43.7 -8.8 73.9 77.6 201590Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
Asian -------15--
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 65.9, Target = 84.4CPI = 65.9, Target = 84.4CPI = 65.9, Target = 84.4 73.2 69.4 65.9 -3.5 84.4 86.6 361230Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 56.6, Target = 84.1CPI = 56.6, Target = 84.1CPI = 56.6, Target = 84.1 72.7 71.4 56.6 -14.8 84.1 86.4 181030Declined
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.CPI = 75.8, Target = 81.7CPI = 75.8, Target = 81.7CPI = 75.8, Target = 81.7 72.6 72.4 75.8 3.4 81.7 86.3 253250Improved Below Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------2--
WhiteCPI = 74.5, Target = 90.7CPI = 74.5, Target = 90.7CPI = 74.5, Target = 90.7 84.1 83.6 74.5 -9.1 90.7 92.1 147360Declined
2016 Science Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2015 CPI 2016 CPI CPI Change 2016 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 68.1, Target = 87.2CPI = 68.1, Target = 87.2CPI = 68.1, Target = 87.2 78.0 70.9 68.1 -2.8 87.2 89.0 249980Declined
High needsCPI = 56.1, Target = 81.5CPI = 56.1, Target = 81.5CPI = 56.1, Target = 81.5 68.2 59.8 56.1 -3.7 81.5 84.1 164640Declined
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 57.7, Target = 64.4CPI = 57.7, Target = 64.4CPI = 57.7, Target = 64.4 61.2 61.2 57.7 -3.5 64.4 80.6 183830Declined
EL and Former EL  38.8---- 69.4-25--
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 42.5, Target = 67.3CPI = 42.5, Target = 67.3CPI = 42.5, Target = 67.3 43.9 45.9 42.5 -3.4 67.3 72.0 81540Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
Asian -------13--
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 56.5, Target = 83.5CPI = 56.5, Target = 83.5CPI = 56.5, Target = 83.5 71.7 56.9 56.5 -0.4 83.5 85.9 2212025No Change
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 54, Target = 80.4CPI = 54, Target = 80.4CPI = 54, Target = 80.4 66.4 58.7 54.0 -4.7 80.4 83.2 16990Declined
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.CPI = 67.7, Target = 76.1CPI = 67.7, Target = 76.1CPI = 67.7, Target = 76.1 64.2 60.5 67.7 7.2 76.1 82.1 343150Improved Below Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------2--
WhiteCPI = 71.6, Target = 88.6CPI = 71.6, Target = 88.6CPI = 71.6, Target = 88.6 80.5 74.8 71.6 -3.2 88.6 90.3 117330Declined
2016 English Language Arts Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2015
% Advanced
2016
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2015
% Warning/Failing
2016
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 28.3 18.810090 4.2 8.810090
High needs 15.7 8.74700 7.3 15.54700
Econ. Disadvantaged 17.5 10.13880 6.2 13.43880
EL and Former EL--28---28-
Students w/ disabilities 2.0 0.61550 20.4 32.91550
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian--15---15-
Afr. Amer./Black 12.6 6.31260 6.3 11.11260
Hispanic/Latino 18.4 5.91020 8.8 12.71020
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. 7.9 15.63225 5.3 9.4320
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--2---2-
White 33.4 22.57320 3.2 8.17320
2016 Mathematics Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2015
% Advanced
2016
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2015
% Warning/Failing
2016
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 32.6 24.010110 13.9 24.710110
High needs 19.6 12.14720 23.7 38.84720
Econ. Disadvantaged 20.8 13.63890 22.1 37.03890
EL and Former EL--27---27-
Students w/ disabilities 7.3 3.81590 44.7 58.51590
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian--15---15-
Afr. Amer./Black 14.3 10.61230 20.5 30.11230
Hispanic/Latino 19.0 9.71030 24.6 39.81030
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. 18.4 15.6320 21.1 15.63225
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--2---2-
White 37.4 27.97360 11.1 22.67360
2016 Science Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2015
% Advanced
2016
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2015
% Warning/Failing
2016
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 8.9 8.39980 16.4 19.59980
High needs 3.8 3.74640 28.4 33.04640
Econ. Disadvantaged 3.8 4.238325 26.8 30.53830
EL and Former EL--25---25-
Students w/ disabilities 2.1 0.61540 49.3 56.51540
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian--13---13-
Afr. Amer./Black 1.9 3.312025 28.6 29.21200
Hispanic/Latino 2.5 1.0990 29.8 37.4990
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. 0.0 0.0310 23.7 16.13125
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--2---2-
White 11.5 10.27330 12.7 15.87330
2016 English Language Arts Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2015 SGP 2016 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 28, Target = 51SGP = 28, Target = 51SGP = 28, Target = 51 40.0 28.0 -12.0 51.0No9590Below Target
High needsSGP = 25, Target = 51SGP = 25, Target = 51SGP = 25, Target = 51 35.0 25.0 -10.0 51.0No4300Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 25, Target = 51SGP = 25, Target = 51SGP = 25, Target = 51 37.0 25.0 -12.0 51.0No3570Below Target
EL and Former EL --- 51.0-18--
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 30.5, Target = 51SGP = 30.5, Target = 51SGP = 30.5, Target = 51 30.0 30.5 0.5 51.0No13450Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
Asian --- 51.0-13--
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 27, Target = 51SGP = 27, Target = 51SGP = 27, Target = 51 51.0 27.0 -24.0 51.0No1130Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 30, Target = 51SGP = 30, Target = 51SGP = 30, Target = 51 34.5 30.0 -4.5 51.0No930Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.SGP = 22.5, Target = 51SGP = 22.5, Target = 51SGP = 22.5, Target = 51 33.0 22.5 -10.5 51.0No300Below Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0-2--
WhiteSGP = 27, Target = 51SGP = 27, Target = 51SGP = 27, Target = 51 41.5 27.0 -14.5 51.0No7080Below Target
2016 Mathematics Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2015 SGP 2016 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 32, Target = 51SGP = 32, Target = 51SGP = 32, Target = 51 50.0 32.0 -18.0 51.0No94725Below Target
High needsSGP = 31, Target = 51SGP = 31, Target = 51SGP = 31, Target = 51 47.0 31.0 -16.0 51.0No42825Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 30, Target = 51SGP = 30, Target = 51SGP = 30, Target = 51 46.0 30.0 -16.0 51.0No3530Below Target
EL and Former EL --- 51.0-18--
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 40, Target = 51SGP = 40, Target = 51SGP = 40, Target = 51 53.0 40.0 -13.0 51.0No13625Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
Asian --- 51.0-13--
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 35.5, Target = 51SGP = 35.5, Target = 51SGP = 35.5, Target = 51 55.0 35.5 -19.5 51.0No11025Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 31, Target = 51SGP = 31, Target = 51SGP = 31, Target = 51 51.0 31.0 -20.0 51.0No9325Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.SGP = 43, Target = 51SGP = 43, Target = 51SGP = 43, Target = 51 53.0 43.0 -10.0 51.0Yes2975On Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0-2--
WhiteSGP = 30.5, Target = 51SGP = 30.5, Target = 51SGP = 30.5, Target = 51 48.0 30.5 -17.5 51.0No70025Below Target
2016 Extra credit for English language proficiency growth
  2016 SGPA 2016 Target SGPA N Included PPI Points
All students 75.5 60.04025
High needs 75.5 60.04025
EL and Former EL 75.5 60.040-
2015 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2014 Rate 2015 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCohort Graduation Rate = 92.7, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 92.7, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 92.7, Target = 80 87.3 92.7 5.4 80.0 90.036975On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 87.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.4, Target = 80 80.7 87.4 6.7 80.0 90.019175On Target
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 80.0 90.0---
EL and Former EL --- 80.0 90.09--
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 63.5, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 63.5, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 63.5, Target = 80 63.6 63.5 -0.1 80.0 90.05225No Change
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 80.0 90.0---
Asian --- 80.0 90.04--
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 91.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 91.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 91.9, Target = 80 80.6 91.9 11.3 80.0 90.03775On Target
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 80 75.0 95.0 20.0 80.0 90.040100Above Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 80.0 90.018--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 80.0 90.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 92.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 92.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 92.6, Target = 80 90.0 92.6 2.6 80.0 90.027075On Target
2014 5-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2013 Rate 2014 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCohort Graduation Rate = 87.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.8, Target = 85 85.5 87.8 2.3 85.0 95.041075On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 81.1, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 81.1, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 81.1, Target = 85 78.9 81.1 2.2 85.0 95.023825No Change
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 85.0 95.0---
EL and Former EL --- 85.0 95.09--
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 64.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 64.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 64.9, Target = 85 69.6 64.9 -4.7 85.0 95.0770Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 85.0 95.0---
Asian --- 85.0 95.04--
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 86.1, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 86.1, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 86.1, Target = 85 82.5 86.1 3.6 85.0 95.03675On Target
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 75, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 75, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 75, Target = 85 77.1 75.0 -2.1 85.0 95.04025No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 85.0 95.010--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 85.0 95.01--
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 90, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 90, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 90, Target = 85 87.2 90.0 2.8 85.0 95.031975On Target
2015 Annual Dropout Rate
  0  2  4  6  8  10 12  14 16  18 20 Baseline Rate 2014 Rate 2015 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal Dropout Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsDropout Rate = 0.8, Target = 2.7 4.6 0.9 0.8 0.1 2.7 2.358176975On Target
High needsDropout Rate = 1.8, Target = 4 6.8 1.4 1.8 -0.4 4.0 3.45365875On Target
Econ. Disadvantaged  1.4---- 0.7-504--
EL and Former ELDropout Rate = 5, Target = 2 3.4 0.0 5.0 -5.0 2.0 1.73840--
Students w/ disabilitiesDropout Rate = 2.9, Target = 5.9 10.1 3.0 2.9 0.1 5.9 5.141242100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------6--
Asian -------26--
Afr. Amer./BlackDropout Rate = 2, Target = 4.2 7.2 1.8 2.0 -0.2 4.2 3.64120275On Target
Hispanic/LatinoDropout Rate = 1.6, Target = 5.8 9.9 0.5 1.6 -1.1 5.8 5.057193100Above Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.Dropout Rate = 1.5, Target = 0.9 1.5 0.0 1.5 -1.5 0.9 0.840670Declined
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------4--
WhiteDropout Rate = 0.6, Target = 2.1 3.6 0.9 0.6 0.3 2.1 1.856127175On Target
2016 Assessment Participation
  English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%)
All students1063104698Yes1062104799Yes1064105699Yes
High needs51249897Yes51149998Yes51150499Yes
Econ. Disadvantaged42841597Yes42741597Yes42742098Yes
EL and Former EL353497Yes353394No3535100Yes
Students w/ disabilities16816196Yes16816498Yes16816799Yes
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.------------
Asian17---17---18---
Afr. Amer./Black13913899Yes13813598Yes13913698Yes
Hispanic/Latino11010898Yes11010999Yes11010898Yes
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.3333100Yes3333100Yes3333100Yes
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.2---2---2---
White76274898Yes76275199Yes761758100Yes

NOTE: In 2016, assessment participation was calculated two ways: First, the 2016 participation rate for each subgroup in each subject area test was calculated. If the actual 2016 participation rate was lower than 95 percent for any group in any subject, that rate was compared to the average of the most recent two years of assessment participation data for that group and subject. The higher of the two resulting rates was factored into the assignment of the school or district's 2016 accountability and assistance level.

 

2015 Massachusetts and Nationwide NAEP Results by Student Group
Average Scaled Scores and Percentages of Students at Each Achievement Level


About the Data

NAEP, or the National Assessment of Educational Progress, is often called the "Nation's Report Card." It is the only measure of student achievement in the United States that allows you to compare the performance of students in Massachusetts with the performance of students across the nation or in other states. Students take the NAEP in reading and mathematics every two years. When reviewing these results, it is important to keep in mind that the NAEP results are based on a small sample of students across Massachusetts, not the population of Massachusetts students. For more information, please visit http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/naep/faq.html.

The following symbols are used to denote the NAEP achievement levels: A for Advanced, P+ for Proficient and above, B+ for Basic and above, BB for Below Basic. The symbol "#" means that the estimated number of students rounds to zero.

GRADE LEVEL 4 - READING
All Students 23514508218100 2218356832100
Stud. w/ Disab 209220554518 186212336713
LEP 20011244569 18918326811
African American/Black 21732565357 206218514915
Asian/Pacific Islander 249316889116 238195381195
Hispanic/Latino 215325613919 208321544626
White 2421758891165 2321146792149
Econ. Disadvantaged 220529673342 209321564455

GRADE LEVEL 4 - MATHEMATICS
All Students 25113549010100 2407398119100
Stud. w/ Disab 231425742618 217216544613
LEP 22321765359 218115574311
African American/Black 23012673277 224119653515
Asian/Pacific Islander 27338819826 256226190105
Hispanic/Latino 232328742619 230326732726
White 256156295565 2481051901049
Econ. Disadvantaged 236431802042 229224722855

GRADE LEVEL 8 - READING
All Students 2746468317100 2643337525100
Stud. w/ Disab 245115544618 229#8366412
LEP 225#635655 223#328726
African American/Black 25211863379 247115584215
Asian/Pacific Islander 290186490107 27995085156
Hispanic/Latino 249#17613914 253120653525
White 281753901067 273442841651
Econ. Disadvantaged 260328712944 253120643652

GRADE LEVEL 8 - MATHEMATICS
All Students 29718518119100 2818327030100
Stud. w/ Disab 264316514918 24618326812
LEP 25121038626 2461531696
African American/Black 26842254469 260112475315
Asian/Pacific Islander 32444739467 305255886146
Hispanic/Latino 271424613915 269319604025
White 3042059881266 2911042811951
Econ. Disadvantaged 279731673343 268218584252

Participation Rates for Students with Disabilities and for English Language Learner Students

The NAEP program has always endeavored to assess all students selected for testing. In all NAEP schools, accommodations are provided as necessary for students with disabilities and/or English language learners. School staff who are familiar with these students are asked a series of questions to help them decide whether each student should participate in the assessment and whether the student needs accommodations.

Grade/Subject # in Sample % of Sample - Students with Disabilities % of Sample - English Language Learners % of Students Excluded from Original Sample
Grade 4 Reading 3,1001893
Grade 4 Mathematics 3,2001892
Grade 8 Reading 3,0001852
Grade 8 Mathematics 3,1001862

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