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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 (2013-14 School Year)

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Enrollment (2013-14)
 School District State
1,337 24,562 955,739
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black 14.1 14.5 8.7
Asian 9.3 7.7 6.1
Hispanic or Latino 30.3 38.0 17.0
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic 2.2 3.8 2.9
Native American 0.6 0.2 0.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0 0.0 0.1
White 43.4 35.8 64.9
Gender (%)
Male 51.1 51.8 51.2
Female 48.9 48.2 48.8
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner 19.4 31.7 7.9
Low-Income 58.8 73.0 38.3
Students w/Disabilities 16.5 20.0 17.0
First Language Not English 45.3 44.4 17.8

Grades Offered:
09, 10, 11, 12
Educator Data (2013-14)
 SchoolDistrictState
Total # of Teachers 90.5 1,413.0 70,489.3
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 94.7 97.3 97.6
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas 497 8,357 351,065
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 99.8 98.6 95.5
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified 0.2 1.4 4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio 14.8 to 1 17.4 to 1 13.6 to 1
Percentage of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Issued Waivers- 0.5 0.5

2014 MCAS Results by Student Group by Grade and Subject

More about the data
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 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
ALL GRADES - MATHEMATICS
 
 
ALL GRADES - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG

2014 Accountability Data - Doherty Memorial High


About the Data
Accountability Information
Accountability and Assistance Level

Level 3

Among lowest performing 20% of schools
Low MCAS participation (Less than 95%)
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 = 20Percentile in school type = 20  20
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
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All studentsPPI = 70, Target = 75PPI = 70, Target = 75PPI = 70, Target = 75 70Did Not Meet Target
High needsPPI = 71, Target = 75PPI = 71, Target = 75PPI = 71, Target = 75 71Did Not Meet Target
Low incomePPI = 66, Target = 75PPI = 66, Target = 75PPI = 66, Target = 75 66Did Not Meet Target
EL and Former ELPPI = 85, Target = 75PPI = 85, Target = 75PPI = 85, Target = 75 85Met Target
Students w/ disabilitiesPPI = 74, Target = 75PPI = 74, Target = 75 74Did Not Meet Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -
AsianPPI = 79, Target = 75PPI = 79, Target = 75PPI = 79, Target = 75 79Met Target
Afr. Amer./BlackPPI = 76, Target = 75PPI = 76, Target = 75 76Met Target
Hispanic/LatinoPPI = 69, Target = 75PPI = 69, Target = 75PPI = 69, Target = 75 69Did Not Meet Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -
WhitePPI = 70, Target = 75PPI = 70, Target = 75PPI = 70, Target = 75 70Did Not Meet Target

Doherty Memorial High:
Accountability Data Detail

2014 English Language Arts Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2013 CPI 2014 CPI CPI Change 2014 Target 6 Year Goal Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 94.2, Target = 92.6CPI = 94.2, Target = 92.6CPI = 94.2, Target = 92.6 90.1 93.4 94.2 0.8 92.6 95.1 22343100Above Target
High needsCPI = 91.1, Target = 86.2CPI = 91.1, Target = 86.2CPI = 91.1, Target = 86.2 81.6 90.1 91.1 1.0 86.2 90.8 22224100Above Target
Low incomeCPI = 91.2, Target = 88.1CPI = 91.2, Target = 88.1CPI = 91.2, Target = 88.1 84.1 89.9 91.2 1.3 88.1 92.1 23198100Above Target
EL and Former ELCPI = 85.1, Target = 75.1CPI = 85.1, Target = 75.1CPI = 85.1, Target = 75.1 66.8 83.7 85.1 1.4 75.1 83.4 9194100Above Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 79.3, Target = 70.6CPI = 79.3, Target = 70.6CPI = 79.3, Target = 70.6 60.8 74.4 79.3 4.9 70.6 80.4 1952100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------1--
AsianCPI = 93.3, Target = 95.1CPI = 93.3, Target = 95.1CPI = 93.3, Target = 95.1 93.4- 93.3 2.4 95.1 96.7 223050Improved Below Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 93.8, Target = 90.2CPI = 93.8, Target = 90.2CPI = 93.8, Target = 90.2 86.9 91.2 93.8 2.6 90.2 93.5 6356100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 90, Target = 85.5CPI = 90, Target = 85.5CPI = 90, Target = 85.5 80.7 87.2 90.0 2.8 85.5 90.4 45103100Above Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------9--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 97.4, Target = 96.6CPI = 97.4, Target = 96.6 95.5 98.2 97.4 -0.8 96.6 97.8 2814475On Target
2014 Mathematics Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2013 CPI 2014 CPI CPI Change 2014 Target 6 Year Goal Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 86.4, Target = 89.5CPI = 86.4, Target = 89.5CPI = 86.4, Target = 89.5 86.0 84.3 86.4 2.1 89.5 93.0 2633950Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 79.7, Target = 82.8CPI = 79.7, Target = 82.8CPI = 79.7, Target = 82.8 77.0 77.5 79.7 2.2 82.8 88.5 2822050Improved Below Target
Low incomeCPI = 80.5, Target = 83CPI = 80.5, Target = 83CPI = 80.5, Target = 83 77.3 77.5 80.5 3.0 83.0 88.7 2919450Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCPI = 71.7, Target = 72.2CPI = 71.7, Target = 72.2 62.9 68.1 71.7 3.6 72.2 81.5 659275On Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 64.2, Target = 63.9CPI = 64.2, Target = 63.9 51.9 61.0 64.2 3.2 63.9 76.0 265175On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------1--
AsianCPI = 91.7, Target = 92.3CPI = 91.7, Target = 92.3 89.7- 91.7 3.1 92.3 94.9 223075On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 79.6, Target = 84.3CPI = 79.6, Target = 84.3CPI = 79.6, Target = 84.3 79.1 73.7 79.6 5.9 84.3 89.6 565450Improved Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 78.7, Target = 81.3CPI = 78.7, Target = 81.3CPI = 78.7, Target = 81.3 75.0 72.9 78.7 5.8 81.3 87.5 5310250Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------8--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 92.4, Target = 95CPI = 92.4, Target = 95CPI = 92.4, Target = 95 93.3 95.6 92.4 -3.2 95.0 96.7 351440Declined
2014 Science Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2013 CPI 2014 CPI CPI Change 2014 Target 6 Year Goal Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 82.3, Target = 86.5CPI = 82.3, Target = 86.5CPI = 82.3, Target = 86.5 82.0 82.4 82.3 -0.1 86.5 91.0 2230425No Change
High needsCPI = 74.7, Target = 78.8CPI = 74.7, Target = 78.8CPI = 74.7, Target = 78.8 71.7 73.8 74.7 0.9 78.8 85.9 2219750Improved Below Target
Low incomeCPI = 75.1, Target = 80.5CPI = 75.1, Target = 80.5CPI = 75.1, Target = 80.5 74.0 73.5 75.1 1.6 80.5 87.0 2617350Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCPI = 67.9, Target = 68CPI = 67.9, Target = 68 57.3 71.3 67.9 -3.4 68.0 78.7 757775On Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 57.2, Target = 66.9CPI = 57.2, Target = 66.9CPI = 57.2, Target = 66.9 55.8 52.8 57.2 4.4 66.9 77.9 124550Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------1--
Asian -------27--
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 76.1, Target = 77.1CPI = 76.1, Target = 77.1 69.4 72.5 76.1 3.6 77.1 84.7 614575On Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 72.6, Target = 82.2CPI = 72.6, Target = 82.2CPI = 72.6, Target = 82.2 76.3 68.5 72.6 4.1 82.2 88.2 509350Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------8--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 89.8, Target = 90.8CPI = 89.8, Target = 90.8 87.7 91.4 89.8 -1.6 90.8 93.9 2713075On Target
2014 English Language Arts Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2013
% Advanced
2014
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2013
% Warning/Failing
2014
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 41.0 31.83430 4.2 2.934325
High needs 27.5 17.92240 6.6 4.522425
Low income 27.8 17.71980 7.0 5.119825
EL and Former EL 26.7 11.7940 10.7 8.59425
Students w/ disabilities 2.5 3.85225 22.5 9.65225
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--1---1-
Asian 24.2 43.33025 3.0 3.3300
Afr. Amer./Black 27.0 17.9560 5.4 3.65625
Hispanic/Latino 18.1 11.71030 8.3 4.910325
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--9---9-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 58.8 49.31440 0.7 1.41440
2014 Mathematics Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2013
% Advanced
2014
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2013
% Warning/Failing
2014
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 51.6 47.83390 12.0 8.333925
High needs 38.3 32.32200 17.5 12.722025
Low income 38.0 33.51940 17.1 12.919425
EL and Former EL 28.9 22.8920 28.9 20.79225
Students w/ disabilities 9.8 5.9510 31.7 19.65125
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--1---1-
Asian 57.6 76.73025 6.1 3.33025
Afr. Amer./Black 28.9 33.35425 21.1 18.55425
Hispanic/Latino 17.8 26.510225 19.2 12.710225
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--8---8-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 74.8 61.81440 3.0 2.81440
2014 Science Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2013
% Advanced
2014
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2013
% Warning/Failing
2014
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 19.6 18.83040 8.6 6.930425
High needs 11.2 10.71970 13.8 10.719725
Low income 12.2 9.81730 15.3 9.817325
EL and Former EL 3.7 7.87725 20.4 19.5770
Students w/ disabilities 0.0 2.24525 36.1 24.44525
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--1---1-
Asian--27---27-
Afr. Amer./Black 10.0 13.34525 20.0 15.64525
Hispanic/Latino 4.8 8.69325 19.4 11.89325
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--8---8-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 28.1 28.51300 1.6 2.31300
2014 English Language Arts Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2013 SGP 2014 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 42, Target = 51SGP = 42, Target = 51SGP = 42, Target = 51 55.5 42.0 -13.5 51.0No27950Below Target
High needsSGP = 43.5, Target = 51SGP = 43.5, Target = 51SGP = 43.5, Target = 51 56.5 43.5 -13.0 51.0No17850Below Target
Low incomeSGP = 44, Target = 51SGP = 44, Target = 51SGP = 44, Target = 51 52.0 44.0 -8.0 51.0No15550Below Target
EL and Former ELSGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51 59.0 46.0 -13.0 51.0No6150Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 28.5, Target = 51SGP = 28.5, Target = 51SGP = 28.5, Target = 51 49.0 28.5 -20.5 51.0No380Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
Asian --- 51.0-25--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 51.0-43--
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 37, Target = 51SGP = 37, Target = 51SGP = 37, Target = 51 46.0 37.0 -9.0 51.0Yes7775On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-9--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 33, Target = 51SGP = 33, Target = 51SGP = 33, Target = 51 58.5 33.0 -25.5 51.0No12525Below Target
2014 Mathematics Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2013 SGP 2014 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 50, Target = 51SGP = 50, Target = 51 42.5 50.0 7.5 51.0No28250Below Target
High needsSGP = 47.5, Target = 51SGP = 47.5, Target = 51SGP = 47.5, Target = 51 47.5 47.5 0.0 51.0No18050Below Target
Low incomeSGP = 49, Target = 51SGP = 49, Target = 51SGP = 49, Target = 51 47.5 49.0 1.5 51.0No15750Below Target
EL and Former ELSGP = 47, Target = 51SGP = 47, Target = 51SGP = 47, Target = 51 35.5 47.0 11.5 51.0No6375On Target
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 36, Target = 51SGP = 36, Target = 51SGP = 36, Target = 51 43.0 36.0 -7.0 51.0No4025Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
Asian --- 51.0-26--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 51.0-44--
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 44, Target = 51SGP = 44, Target = 51SGP = 44, Target = 51 40.0 44.0 4.0 51.0Yes7875On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-8--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 55, Target = 51SGP = 55, Target = 51SGP = 55, Target = 51 41.5 55.0 13.5 51.0No12675On Target
2013 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2012 Rate 2013 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCohort Graduation Rate = 83.2, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.2, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.2, Target = 80 82.1 83.2 1.1 80.0 90.036375On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 78.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 78.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 78.8, Target = 80 79.2 78.8 -0.4 80.0 90.026925No Change
Low incomeCohort Graduation Rate = 79, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 79, Target = 80 79.9 79.0 -0.9 80.0 90.025225No Change
EL and Former ELCohort Graduation Rate = 80.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 80.6, Target = 80 68.9 80.6 11.7 80.0 90.010375On Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 59.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 59.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 59.3, Target = 80 69.2 59.3 -9.9 80.0 90.0590Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 80.0 90.03--
AsianCohort Graduation Rate = 91.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 91.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 91.9, Target = 80 97.5 91.9 -5.6 80.0 90.03775On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 73.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 73.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 73.8, Target = 80 80.0 73.8 -6.2 80.0 90.0650Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 71.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 71.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 71.3, Target = 80 72.8 71.3 -1.5 80.0 90.010125No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 80.0 90.08--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 80.0 90.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 93.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 93.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 93.3, Target = 80 83.5 93.3 9.8 80.0 90.014975On Target
2012 5-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2011 Rate 2012 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCohort Graduation Rate = 85.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 85.6, Target = 85 82.7 85.6 2.9 85.0 95.034075On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 83.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.6, Target = 85 77.9 83.6 5.7 85.0 95.025050Improved Below Target
Low incomeCohort Graduation Rate = 84.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 84.2, Target = 85 78.8 84.2 5.4 85.0 95.023450Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCohort Graduation Rate = 78.7, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 78.7, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 78.7, Target = 85 78.8 78.7 -0.1 85.0 95.06125No Change
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 73.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 73.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 73.8, Target = 85 70.0 73.8 3.8 85.0 95.06550Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 85.0 95.03--
AsianCohort Graduation Rate = 97.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 97.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 97.5, Target = 85 84.4 97.5 13.1 85.0 95.040100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 82.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 82.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 82.2, Target = 85 92.6 82.2 -10.4 85.0 95.0450Declined
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 77.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 77.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 77.2, Target = 85 65.9 77.2 11.3 85.0 95.09250Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 85.0 95.02--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 85.0 95.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 88, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 88, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 88, Target = 85 86.9 88.0 1.1 85.0 95.015875On Target
2013 Annual Dropout Rate
  0  2  4  6  8  10 12  14 16  18 20 Baseline Rate 2012 Rate 2013 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsDropout Rate = 2.6, Target = 1.9 2.5 3.8 2.6 1.2 1.9 1.327133350Improved Below Target
High needsDropout Rate = 2.5, Target = 2.5 3.3 4.9 2.5 2.4 2.5 1.75190575On Target
Low incomeDropout Rate = 2.4, Target = 2.3 3.0 5.1 2.4 2.7 2.3 1.55279050Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELDropout Rate = 2.9, Target = 2.5 3.3 3.2 2.9 0.3 2.5 1.76434425No Change
Students w/ disabilitiesDropout Rate = 0, Target = 3.8 5.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.8 2.684204100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------9--
AsianDropout Rate = 0, Target = 1.1 1.5 1.5 0.0 1.5 1.1 0.871129100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackDropout Rate = 5.4, Target = 0.4 0.5 6.0 5.4 0.6 0.4 0.32018650Improved Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoDropout Rate = 3.6, Target = 4.3 5.7 6.6 3.6 3.0 4.3 2.94539375On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------33--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteDropout Rate = 1.7, Target = 1.1 1.4 2.1 1.7 0.4 1.1 0.73258325No Change
Extra Credit for Reengaging Dropouts (2 or more)
  2013 Number of Dropouts Reengaged PPI Points
All students225
High needs10
2014 Assessment Participation
  English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%)
All students37236498Yes36936298Yes37337099Yes
High needs24924297Yes24523897Yes24924799Yes
Low income22021497Yes21621097Yes220219100Yes
EL and Former EL10610599Yes103103100Yes106106100Yes
Students w/ disabilities595593No585595Yes605998Yes
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.1---1---1---
Asian3434100Yes3333100Yes34---
Afr. Amer./Black625995Yes615895Yes6161100Yes
Hispanic/Latino11210997Yes11110998Yes11311097Yes
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.9---8---9---
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.------------
White15415299Yes15515399Yes155155100Yes

2013 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 23214477921100 2218346733100
Stud. w/ Disab 201317465418 184211316912
LEP/FLEP 192112406010 18717316910
African American/Black 20932155457 205217505015
Asian/Pacific Islander 240225783177 235185179215
Hispanic/Latino 208320564418 207319524825
White 2411757871364 2311145792151
Low-Income 213325613939 207320534754

GRADE LEVEL 4 - MATHEMATICS
All Students 25316589010100 2418418218100
Stud. w/ Disab 232529722818 218218554513
LEP/FLEP 223219633710 219114594111
African American/Black 23052671297 224118663416
Asian/Pacific Islander 26631729647 25823649195
Hispanic/Latino 234532752518 230226732725
White 260186896464 250105491951
Low-Income 237535792140 230226732754

GRADE LEVEL 8 - READING
All Students 2778488416100 2664347723100
Stud. w/ Disab 246115554516 231#8386211
LEP/FLEP 224#428725 225#330705
African American/Black 25522464369 250116604015
Asian/Pacific Islander 28614569196 27995085155
Hispanic/Latino 253120643616 255121673323
White 285105791967 275544851553
Low-Income 260228712938 254120663449

GRADE LEVEL 8 - MATHEMATICS
All Students 30118558614100 2848347327100
Stud. w/ Disab 268317584216 24818346612
LEP/FLEP 2492834665 2451531695
African American/Black 27762867339 263214514915
Asian/Pacific Islander 32342789376 306256087135
Hispanic/Latino 277428693116 271321623823
White 307216392867 2931144831753
Low-Income 281631722838 270320613950

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 4,70018103
Grade 4 Mathematics 4,60019112
Grade 8 Reading 4,3001652
Grade 8 Mathematics 4,2001762

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