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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 (2016-17 School Year)

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Enrollment (2016-17)
 School District State
3,145 14,416 953,748
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black 11.3 7.5 8.9
Asian 32.0 29.0 6.7
Hispanic or Latino 23.8 31.4 19.4
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic 1.9 3.6 3.4
Native American 0.1 0.1 0.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0 0.0 0.1
White 30.8 28.3 61.3
Gender (%)
Male 50.0 51.9 51.3
Female 50.0 48.1 48.7
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner 11.2 25.1 9.5
Economically Disadvantaged 44.3 54.1 30.2
Students w/Disabilities 10.3 16.0 17.4
First Language Not English 18.5 30.0 20.1

Grades Offered:
09, 10, 11, 12
Educator Data (2016-17)
 SchoolDistrictState
Total # of Teachers 213.0 1,047.9 72,090.0
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 97.7 99.5 97.4
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas 1,534 7,135 349,066
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 98.8 99.7 96.3
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified- 0.0 3.4
Student/Teacher Ratio 14.8 to 1 13.8 to 1 13.2 to 1
Percentage of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Issued Waivers- 0.0 1.1
 

2017 Next Generation MCAS Results by Student Group by Grade and Subject


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Note: School achievement percentiles (1-99) compare each group’s average scaled score to the average scaled scores of the same group from all public schools across the state. Only students enrolled in the same school since October 1 are included in calculations, and groups with fewer than 10 students do not receive percentiles.

2017 MCAS Results by Student Group by Grade and Subject

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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
 

2017 Official Accountability Data - Lowell High

Accountability Information
Accountability and Assistance Level

Level 3

Among lowest performing 20% of schools and subgroups
Focus on Students w/disabilities -High needs -

Persistently low graduation rate for one or more groups
Focus on Students w/disabilities -
This school's overall performance relative to other schools in same school type (School percentiles: 1-99)
All students:Percentile in school type = 13Percentile in school type = 13  13
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 = 61, Target = 75PPI = 61, Target = 75PPI = 61, Target = 75 61Did Not Meet Target
High needsPPI = 49, Target = 75PPI = 49, Target = 75PPI = 49, Target = 75 49Did Not Meet Target
Econ. Disadvantaged -
EL and Former ELPPI = 48, Target = 75PPI = 48, Target = 75PPI = 48, Target = 75 48Did Not Meet Target
Students w/ disabilitiesPPI = 42, Target = 75PPI = 42, Target = 75PPI = 42, Target = 75 42Did Not Meet Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -
AsianPPI = 71, Target = 75PPI = 71, Target = 75PPI = 71, Target = 75 71Did Not Meet Target
Afr. Amer./BlackPPI = 46, Target = 75PPI = 46, Target = 75PPI = 46, Target = 75 46Did Not Meet Target
Hispanic/LatinoPPI = 66, Target = 75PPI = 66, Target = 75PPI = 66, Target = 75 66Did Not Meet Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -
WhitePPI = 66, Target = 75PPI = 66, Target = 75PPI = 66, Target = 75 66Did Not Meet Target
 

Lowell High:
Accountability Data Detail

2017 English Language Arts Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2016 CPI 2017 CPI CPI Change 2017 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 92.3, Target = 95.1CPI = 92.3, Target = 95.1CPI = 92.3, Target = 95.1 90.1 94.2 92.3 -1.9 95.1 95.1 1368125No Change
High needsCPI = 86.7, Target = 92.9CPI = 86.7, Target = 92.9CPI = 86.7, Target = 92.9 85.7 90.1 86.7 -3.4 92.9 92.9 83850Declined
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 87.1, Target = 93.3CPI = 87.1, Target = 93.3CPI = 87.1, Target = 93.3 92.0 89.9 87.1 -2.8 93.3 96.0 83210Declined
EL and Former ELCPI = 76.7, Target = 86.5CPI = 76.7, Target = 86.5CPI = 76.7, Target = 86.5 72.9 83.8 76.7 -7.1 86.5 86.5 311770Declined
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 72.7, Target = 83.9CPI = 72.7, Target = 83.9CPI = 72.7, Target = 83.9 67.7 73.8 72.7 -1.1 83.9 83.9 55525No Change
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 95.2, Target = 95.3CPI = 95.2, Target = 95.3 90.6 96.7 95.2 -1.5 95.3 95.3 1523375On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 83.2, Target = 95.9CPI = 83.2, Target = 95.9CPI = 83.2, Target = 95.9 91.7 89.0 83.2 -5.8 95.9 95.9 5880Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 90, Target = 89.9CPI = 90, Target = 89.9 79.7 88.8 90.0 1.2 89.9 89.9 3414575On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------18--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 94.3, Target = 97.1CPI = 94.3, Target = 97.1CPI = 94.3, Target = 97.1 94.2 96.3 94.3 -2.0 97.1 97.1 519725No Change
2017 Mathematics Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2016 CPI 2017 CPI CPI Change 2017 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 82.4, Target = 91.4CPI = 82.4, Target = 91.4CPI = 82.4, Target = 91.4 82.8 86.2 82.4 -3.8 91.4 91.4 186820Declined
High needsCPI = 73.2, Target = 89.1CPI = 73.2, Target = 89.1CPI = 73.2, Target = 89.1 78.1 78.0 73.2 -4.8 89.1 89.1 163860Declined
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 74.1, Target = 84CPI = 74.1, Target = 84CPI = 74.1, Target = 84 80.8 78.0 74.1 -3.9 84.0 90.4 173210Declined
EL and Former ELCPI = 63.9, Target = 83.3CPI = 63.9, Target = 83.3CPI = 63.9, Target = 83.3 66.5 65.8 63.9 -1.9 83.3 83.3 4717825No Change
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 42.9, Target = 76.4CPI = 42.9, Target = 76.4CPI = 42.9, Target = 76.4 52.7 59.1 42.9 -16.2 76.4 76.4 2560Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 90.6, Target = 94.7CPI = 90.6, Target = 94.7CPI = 90.6, Target = 94.7 89.3 91.3 90.6 -0.7 94.7 94.7 1223225No Change
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 62.9, Target = 91.3CPI = 62.9, Target = 91.3CPI = 62.9, Target = 91.3 82.5 81.3 62.9 -18.4 91.3 91.3 7870Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 71.1, Target = 83.2CPI = 71.1, Target = 83.2CPI = 71.1, Target = 83.2 66.4 73.3 71.1 -2.2 83.2 83.2 2114725No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------17--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 89.2, Target = 93.2CPI = 89.2, Target = 93.2CPI = 89.2, Target = 93.2 86.4 90.0 89.2 -0.8 93.2 93.2 1319925No Change
2017 Science Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2016 CPI 2017 CPI CPI Change 2017 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 83.6, Target = 87.9CPI = 83.6, Target = 87.9CPI = 83.6, Target = 87.9 75.7 82.7 83.6 0.9 87.9 87.9 2161250Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 73.5, Target = 85.2CPI = 73.5, Target = 85.2CPI = 73.5, Target = 85.2 70.3 73.1 73.5 0.4 85.2 85.2 1533150Improved Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 74.1, Target = 79CPI = 74.1, Target = 79CPI = 74.1, Target = 79 74.8 75.0 74.1 -0.9 79.0 87.4 1727425No Change
EL and Former ELCPI = 60.7, Target = 79CPI = 60.7, Target = 79CPI = 60.7, Target = 79 58.0 59.3 60.7 1.4 79.0 79.0 3714750Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 56.9, Target = 78.3CPI = 56.9, Target = 78.3CPI = 56.9, Target = 78.3 56.5 64.7 56.9 -7.8 78.3 78.3 7470Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 85.7, Target = 87.5CPI = 85.7, Target = 87.5CPI = 85.7, Target = 87.5 74.9 84.3 85.7 1.4 87.5 87.5 521850Improved Below Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 72.4, Target = 88.8CPI = 72.4, Target = 88.8CPI = 72.4, Target = 88.8 77.5 78.1 72.4 -5.7 88.8 88.8 26680Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 74.4, Target = 80CPI = 74.4, Target = 80CPI = 74.4, Target = 80 59.9 70.4 74.4 4.0 80.0 80.0 3712650Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------16--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 91.2, Target = 91.5CPI = 91.2, Target = 91.5 82.9 89.5 91.2 1.7 91.5 91.5 3018475On Target
2017 English Language Arts Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2016
% Advanced
2017
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2016
% Warning/Failing
2017
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 35.5 37.06810 3.1 6.06810
High needs 21.1 23.13850 5.4 10.63850
Econ. Disadvantaged 24.4 25.93210 5.9 10.63210
EL and Former EL 7.9 5.61770 10.7 19.21770
Students w/ disabilities 7.5 5.5550 17.5 23.6550
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 31.9 41.223325 1.2 3.02330
Afr. Amer./Black 32.9 18.2880 9.6 17.0880
Hispanic/Latino 18.4 22.114525 6.1 6.21450
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--18---18-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 50.2 51.31970 1.3 4.61970
2017 Mathematics Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2016
% Advanced
2017
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2016
% Warning/Failing
2017
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 45.5 44.16820 9.9 13.56820
High needs 31.8 27.53860 17.1 22.83860
Econ. Disadvantaged 34.0 28.33210 17.3 21.83210
EL and Former EL 17.0 15.21780 28.4 31.51780
Students w/ disabilities 4.9 5.45625 43.9 58.9560
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 52.2 57.32320 5.6 6.02320
Afr. Amer./Black 27.8 17.2870 11.1 34.5870
Hispanic/Latino 26.7 24.51470 22.7 23.11470
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--17---17-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 55.0 54.81990 6.3 6.51990
2017 Science Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2016
% Advanced
2017
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2016
% Warning/Failing
2017
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 19.2 25.361225 12.0 9.061225
High needs 11.8 13.633125 20.2 15.733125
Econ. Disadvantaged 12.6 15.027425 19.6 16.827425
EL and Former EL 5.2 4.81470 33.8 22.414725
Students w/ disabilities 5.1 2.1470 33.3 36.2470
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 18.6 30.321825 9.1 7.821825
Afr. Amer./Black 13.8 11.8680 13.8 13.2680
Hispanic/Latino 8.5 11.112625 24.6 15.112625
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--16---16-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 27.5 33.718425 7.4 4.918425
2017 English Language Arts Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2016 SGP 2017 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 50, Target = 51SGP = 50, Target = 51 46.0 50.0 4.0 51.0No52450Below Target
High needsSGP = 50, Target = 51SGP = 50, Target = 51 44.0 50.0 6.0 51.0No28850Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 49, Target = 51SGP = 49, Target = 51SGP = 49, Target = 51 44.0 49.0 5.0 51.0No24150Below Target
EL and Former ELSGP = 52, Target = 51SGP = 52, Target = 51 43.0 52.0 9.0 51.0No11775On Target
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 37, Target = 51SGP = 37, Target = 51SGP = 37, Target = 51 25.0 37.0 12.0 51.0No3875On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
AsianSGP = 49.5, Target = 51SGP = 49.5, Target = 51SGP = 49.5, Target = 51 48.0 49.5 1.5 51.0No20850Below Target
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51 42.0 46.0 4.0 51.0No4950Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 51, Target = 51SGP = 51, Target = 51 44.0 51.0 7.0 51.0Yes10975On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-16--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 50.5, Target = 51SGP = 50.5, Target = 51 43.0 50.5 7.5 51.0No14275On Target
2017 Mathematics Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2016 SGP 2017 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 43, Target = 51SGP = 43, Target = 51SGP = 43, Target = 51 38.0 43.0 5.0 51.0No53050Below Target
High needsSGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51 40.0 39.0 -1.0 51.0No29425Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51 36.0 39.0 3.0 51.0No24550Below Target
EL and Former ELSGP = 41, Target = 51SGP = 41, Target = 51SGP = 41, Target = 51 34.0 41.0 7.0 51.0No12050Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 28, Target = 51SGP = 28, Target = 51SGP = 28, Target = 51 31.0 28.0 -3.0 51.0No400Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
AsianSGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51 42.0 46.0 4.0 51.0No20850Below Target
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 37, Target = 51SGP = 37, Target = 51SGP = 37, Target = 51 34.0 37.0 3.0 51.0No4850Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 38, Target = 51SGP = 38, Target = 51SGP = 38, Target = 51 31.0 38.0 7.0 51.0No11450Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-16--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51 37.0 39.0 2.0 51.0No14450Below Target
2017 Extra credit for English language proficiency growth
  2017 SGPA 2017 Target SGPA N Included PPI Points
All students 45.0 60.01830
High needs 45.0 60.01830
EL and Former EL 45.0 60.01830
2016 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2015 Rate 2016 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCohort Graduation Rate = 82, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 82, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 82, Target = 80 80.3 82.0 1.7 80.0 90.071075On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 78.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 78.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 78.4, Target = 80 74.7 78.4 3.7 80.0 90.055050Improved Below Target
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 80.0 90.0---
EL and Former ELCohort Graduation Rate = 69.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 69.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 69.9, Target = 80 67.2 69.9 2.7 80.0 90.017350Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 46.7, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 46.7, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 46.7, Target = 80 30.8 46.7 15.9 80.0 90.07550Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 80.0 90.01--
AsianCohort Graduation Rate = 83.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.3, Target = 80 81.7 83.3 1.6 80.0 90.023975On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 80, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 80, Target = 80 91.3 80.0 -11.3 80.0 90.07575On Target
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 73.1, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 73.1, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 73.1, Target = 80 72.4 73.1 0.7 80.0 90.017525No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 80.0 90.09--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 80.0 90.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 89.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 89.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 89.6, Target = 80 80.1 89.6 9.5 80.0 90.021175On Target
2015 5-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 = 84.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 84.2, Target = 85 79.1 84.2 5.1 85.0 95.065050Improved Below Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 79.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 79.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 79.8, Target = 85 75.4 79.8 4.4 85.0 95.049550Improved Below Target
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 85.0 95.0---
EL and Former ELCohort Graduation Rate = 75.3, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 75.3, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 75.3, Target = 85 69.2 75.3 6.1 85.0 95.017450Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 41.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 41.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 41.5, Target = 85 36.0 41.5 5.5 85.0 95.06550Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 85.0 95.01--
AsianCohort Graduation Rate = 87.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.6, Target = 85 84.4 87.6 3.2 85.0 95.020275On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 85 81.2 95.0 13.8 85.0 95.080100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 75.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 75.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 75.9, Target = 85 70.1 75.9 5.8 85.0 95.014550Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 85.0 95.06--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 85.0 95.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 82.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 82.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 82.4, Target = 85 79.9 82.4 2.5 85.0 95.021650Improved Below Target
2016 Annual Dropout Rate
  0  2  4  6  8  10 12  14 16  18 20 Baseline Rate 2015 Rate 2016 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal Dropout Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsDropout Rate = 1.8, Target = 2.1 4.1 1.6 1.8 -0.2 2.1 2.135311075On Target
High needsDropout Rate = 2.8, Target = 2.6 5.1 2.1 2.8 -0.7 2.6 2.63917240Declined
Econ. DisadvantagedDropout Rate = 3, Target = 1.7 1.9 1.9 3.0 -1.1 1.7 1.04112200Declined
EL and Former ELDropout Rate = 4, Target = 3.9 7.7 1.9 4.0 -2.1 3.9 3.9563280Declined
Students w/ disabilitiesDropout Rate = 6.1, Target = 5.3 10.5 5.9 6.1 -0.2 5.3 5.31431025No Change
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------3--
AsianDropout Rate = 1.3, Target = 2 4.0 0.7 1.3 -0.6 2.0 2.012100675On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackDropout Rate = 2.1, Target = 1.1 2.2 1.2 2.1 -0.9 1.1 1.1363410Declined
Hispanic/LatinoDropout Rate = 2.4, Target = 3.6 7.2 3.3 2.4 0.9 3.6 3.65073975On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------48--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------0--
WhiteDropout Rate = 1.5, Target = 1.4 2.8 1.0 1.5 -0.5 1.4 1.43197325No Change
2017 Assessment Participation
  English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Enrolled Assessed % Met Target Enrolled Assessed % Met Target Enrolled Assessed % Met Target
All students76174698Yes76275098Yes76174398Yes
High needs46044697Yes46145098Yes46044497Yes
Econ. Disadvantaged37636397Yes37836797Yes37736196Yes
EL and Former EL23022397Yes23022598Yes23022297Yes
Students w/ disabilities615895Yes626198Yes625995Yes
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.------------
Asian24324199Yes24324199Yes24324199Yes
Afr. Amer./Black9696100Yes969599Yes969599Yes
Hispanic/Latino17616895Yes17817498Yes17817196Yes
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.18---17---17---
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.------------
White22822398Yes22822398Yes22721996Yes

NOTE: In 2017, assessment participation was calculated two ways: First, the 2017 participation rate for each subgroup in each subject area test was calculated. If the actual 2017 participation rate was lower than 95 percent (high schools) or 90 percent (schools and districts administering Next-Generation MCAS test in grades 3-8) 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 2017 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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