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This report card contains information required by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) for our district and its schools 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 (2012-13 School Year)

A highly qualified teacher is defined as a teacher holding a Massachusetts teaching license at the Provisional, Initial, or Professional level and demonstrating subject matter competency in the areas they teach. Core academic areas include English, reading or language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, and geography. (Notes: Self-contained classroom courses have been weighted to reflect the core academic courses within them.)
High poverty schools are schools in the top quartile of poverty in the state. Low poverty schools are in the bottom quartile of poverty in the state.
Waivers are granted to unlicensed or inappropriately licensed personnel upon district request if the district was unable, after making a good faith effort, to find a capable, appropriately licensed candidate for a teaching position. Waivers are valid for only one school year. For more information on waivers, please see the section entitled About the Data at the end of this document.
Enrollment (2012-13)
 District State
13,145 954,773
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black 1.6 8.6
Asian 1.9 5.9
Hispanic or Latino 90.4 16.4
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic 0.4 2.7
Native American 0.0 0.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0 0.1
White 5.7 66.0
Gender (%)
Male 52.6 51.2
Female 47.4 48.8
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner 24.5 7.7
Low-Income 84.9 37.0
Students w/Disabilities 21.1 17.0
First Language Not English 72.5 17.3

Grades Offered:
PK, K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
Educator Data (2012-13)
 DistrictState
Total # of Teachers 1,033.5 70,635.8
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 93.4 97.5
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas 4,637 345,316
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 96.0 98.0
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified 4.0 2.0
Student/Teacher Ratio 12.7 to 1 13.5 to 1
Percentage of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Issued Waivers 2.2 0.3
  All Schools High Poverty Schools Low Poverty Schools
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 93.4 93.4 -
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 96.0 96.0 -
4.0 4.0 -

Enrollment and Educator Data (Continued)


Educator Quality Data for High Poverty and Low Poverty Lawrence Public Schools

2013 MCAS Results by Student Group by Grade and Subject

More about the data
GRADE LEVEL 3 - READING
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 3 - MATHEMATICS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 4 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 4 - MATHEMATICS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 5 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 5 - MATHEMATICS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 5 - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 6 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 6 - MATHEMATICS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 7 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 7 - MATHEMATICS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 8 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
GRADE LEVEL 8 - MATHEMATICS
 
 
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 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
 
 
ALL GRADES - MATHEMATICS
 
 
ALL GRADES - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG

2013 Accountability Data - Lawrence


Accountability Information
Accountability and Assistance Level

Level 5

Chronically underperforming district
This district’s determination of need for special education technical assistance or intervention
Needs Substantial Intervention (NSI)
This district’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 = 65, Target = 75PPI = 65, Target = 75PPI = 65, Target = 75 65Did Not Meet Target
High needsPPI = 59, Target = 75PPI = 59, Target = 75PPI = 59, Target = 75 59Did Not Meet Target
Low incomePPI = 60, Target = 75PPI = 60, Target = 75PPI = 60, Target = 75 60Did Not Meet Target
EL and Former ELPPI = 56, Target = 75PPI = 56, Target = 75PPI = 56, Target = 75 56Did Not Meet Target
Students w/ disabilitiesPPI = 50, Target = 75PPI = 50, Target = 75PPI = 50, Target = 75 50Did Not Meet Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -
AsianPPI = 89, Target = 75PPI = 89, Target = 75PPI = 89, Target = 75 89Met Target
Afr. Amer./BlackPPI = 77, Target = 75PPI = 77, Target = 75PPI = 77, Target = 75 77Met Target
Hispanic/LatinoPPI = 63, Target = 75PPI = 63, Target = 75PPI = 63, Target = 75 63Did 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

School Accountability Information
School School Type Title I Status Accountability and Assistance Level
South Lawrence East Elementary SchoolElementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 1
Arlington Elementary SchoolElementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
Robert FrostElementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
Gerard A. GuilmetteElementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 1
Francis M LeahyElementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 2
Edward F. ParthumElementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
John K TarboxElementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
South Lawrence East 5th Grade AcademyElementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
Alexander B BruceElementary-Middle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
Henry K OliverElementary-Middle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
Emily G WetherbeeElementary-Middle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 1
South Lawrence East Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
Arlington Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
Guilmette Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
Parthum Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
James F LeonardMiddle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
UP Academy LawrenceMiddle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
Frost Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 1
Business Management & Finance High SchoolHigh SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
Health & Human Services High SchoolHigh SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
Humanities & Leadership Development High SchoolHigh SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
Math Science & Technology High SchoolHigh SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
International High SchoolHigh SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
Performing & Fine Arts High SchoolHigh SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 3
High School Learning CenterHigh SchoolTitle I School (SW)Insufficient data
Phoenix Academy LawrenceHigh SchoolTitle I School (SW)Insufficient data
Rollins Early Childhood CenterEarly Elementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Insufficient data
Lawlor Early Childhood CenterEarly Elementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Insufficient data
John Breen SchoolEarly Elementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Insufficient data
Community Day ArlingtonEarly Elementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Level 4
James F HennesseyEarly Elementary SchoolTitle I School (SW)Insufficient data
School for Exceptional StudiesMiddle-High School or K-12Title I School (SW)Level 3

Lawrence:
Accountability Data Detail

2013 English Language Arts Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2011 CPI (Baseline) 2012 CPI 2013 CPI CPI Change 2013 Target 6 Year Goal Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 71.7, Target = 77CPI = 71.7, Target = 77CPI = 71.7, Target = 77 72.4 71.4 71.7 0.3 77.0 86.2 2669550Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 70.5, Target = 76.2CPI = 70.5, Target = 76.2CPI = 70.5, Target = 76.2 71.4 70.5 70.5 0.0 76.2 85.7 4624725No Change
Low incomeCPI = 70.9, Target = 76.3CPI = 70.9, Target = 76.3CPI = 70.9, Target = 76.3 71.6 70.6 70.9 0.3 76.3 85.8 3601750Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCPI = 57.4, Target = 65.8CPI = 57.4, Target = 65.8CPI = 57.4, Target = 65.8 59.0 57.4 57.4 0.0 65.8 79.5 9216825No Change
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 54.5, Target = 63.5CPI = 54.5, Target = 63.5CPI = 54.5, Target = 63.5 56.2 54.6 54.5 -0.1 63.5 78.1 7157325No Change
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 89.8, Target = 90.8CPI = 89.8, Target = 90.8 89.0 91.3 89.8 -1.5 90.8 94.5 3112275On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 76.7, Target = 84.2CPI = 76.7, Target = 84.2CPI = 76.7, Target = 84.2 81.0 76.8 76.7 -0.1 84.2 90.5 2411925No Change
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 70.5, Target = 76CPI = 70.5, Target = 76CPI = 70.5, Target = 76 71.2 70.3 70.5 0.2 76.0 85.6 10602650Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------16--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 82.9, Target = 84.8CPI = 82.9, Target = 84.8CPI = 82.9, Target = 84.8 81.7 79.1 82.9 3.8 84.8 90.9 740650Improved Below Target
2013 Mathematics Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2011 CPI (Baseline) 2012 CPI 2013 CPI CPI Change 2013 Target 6 Year Goal Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 66.6, Target = 66.7CPI = 66.6, Target = 66.7 60.0 59.7 66.6 6.9 66.7 80.0 3675575On Target
High needsCPI = 65.6, Target = 65.8CPI = 65.6, Target = 65.8 59.0 58.7 65.6 6.9 65.8 79.5 25630175On Target
Low incomeCPI = 66, Target = 65.9CPI = 66, Target = 65.9 59.1 58.7 66.0 7.3 65.9 79.6 13606875On Target
EL and Former ELCPI = 59.1, Target = 60.5CPI = 59.1, Target = 60.5CPI = 59.1, Target = 60.5 52.6 50.9 59.1 8.2 60.5 76.3 24219950Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 48.9, Target = 54.3CPI = 48.9, Target = 54.3CPI = 48.9, Target = 54.3 45.1 43.2 48.9 5.7 54.3 72.6 17158550Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 90.4, Target = 89.3CPI = 90.4, Target = 89.3CPI = 90.4, Target = 89.3 87.2 90.2 90.4 0.2 89.3 93.6 4112075On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 69.5, Target = 67.3CPI = 69.5, Target = 67.3CPI = 69.5, Target = 67.3 60.7 66.9 69.5 2.6 67.3 80.4 53119100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 65.5, Target = 65.4CPI = 65.5, Target = 65.4 58.5 58.2 65.5 7.3 65.4 79.3 22608775On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------16--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 76.2, Target = 75.9CPI = 76.2, Target = 75.9 71.1 69.0 76.2 7.2 75.9 85.6 1140475On Target
2013 Science Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2011 CPI (Baseline) 2012 CPI 2013 CPI CPI Change 2013 Target 6 Year Goal Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 56.2, Target = 58.8CPI = 56.2, Target = 58.8CPI = 56.2, Target = 58.8 50.6 54.9 56.2 1.3 58.8 75.3 1256550Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 54.9, Target = 58CPI = 54.9, Target = 58CPI = 54.9, Target = 58 49.6 54.0 54.9 0.9 58.0 74.8 2236850Improved Below Target
Low incomeCPI = 55.3, Target = 58.1CPI = 55.3, Target = 58.1CPI = 55.3, Target = 58.1 49.7 54.1 55.3 1.2 58.1 74.9 2227650Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCPI = 46.2, Target = 48.9CPI = 46.2, Target = 48.9CPI = 46.2, Target = 48.9 38.7 44.3 46.2 1.9 48.9 69.4 2266650Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 47, Target = 53.2CPI = 47, Target = 53.2CPI = 47, Target = 53.2 43.8 45.9 47.0 1.1 53.2 71.9 763750Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 79.7, Target = 78CPI = 79.7, Target = 78CPI = 79.7, Target = 78 73.6 79.0 79.7 0.7 78.0 86.8 2443100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 57.8, Target = 56.8CPI = 57.8, Target = 56.8 48.1 63.8 57.8 -6.0 56.8 74.1 154575On Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 55, Target = 57.5CPI = 55, Target = 57.5CPI = 55, Target = 57.5 49.0 53.2 55.0 1.8 57.5 74.5 11232450Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------4--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 67.3, Target = 69.8CPI = 67.3, Target = 69.8CPI = 67.3, Target = 69.8 63.8 68.0 67.3 -0.7 69.8 81.9 214725No Change
2013 English Language Arts Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2012
% Advanced
2013
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2012
% Warning/Failing
2013
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 4.3 3.866950 18.7 18.366950
High needs 3.9 3.462470 19.6 19.362470
Low income 3.9 3.560170 19.5 18.960170
EL and Former EL 1.8 .921680 33.1 32.121680
Students w/ disabilities .3 .315730 37.6 38.415730
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 22.9 15.61220 2.1 3.31220
Afr. Amer./Black 12.2 5.01190 14.6 11.811925
Hispanic/Latino 3.6 3.360260 19.6 19.460260
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--16---16-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 5.9 7.940625 12.0 8.140625
2013 Mathematics Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2012
% Advanced
2013
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2012
% Warning/Failing
2013
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 8.0 12.2675525 34.6 26.6675525
High needs 7.4 11.1630125 35.8 27.7630125
Low income 7.3 11.3606825 35.6 27.1606825
EL and Former EL 4.9 8.0219925 46.8 34.6219925
Students w/ disabilities 0.8 2.0158525 59.4 50.6158525
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 36.4 39.21200 4.2 5.01200
Afr. Amer./Black 11.3 9.21190 27.4 22.711925
Hispanic/Latino 6.9 11.2608725 36.1 27.7608725
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--16---16-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 14.1 20.040425 25.1 15.640425
2013 Science Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2012
% Advanced
2013
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2012
% Warning/Failing
2013
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 1.9 2.1256525 34.1 32.325650
High needs 1.7 1.823680 35.2 33.823680
Low income 1.7 1.822760 34.9 33.122760
EL and Former EL 1.0 1.466625 51.9 49.16660
Students w/ disabilities 0.2 0.06370 51.2 48.06370
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 7.1 4.7430 10.7 9.34325
Afr. Amer./Black 6.4 0.0450 19.1 26.7450
Hispanic/Latino 1.5 1.9232425 35.9 33.723240
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--4---4-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 2.8 4.814725 19.7 19.01470
2013 English Language Arts Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2012 SGP 2013 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 47, Target = 51SGP = 47, Target = 51SGP = 47, Target = 51 43.0 47.0 4.0 51.0No458150Below Target
High needsSGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51 43.0 46.0 3.0 51.0No423450Below Target
Low incomeSGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51 43.0 46.0 3.0 51.0No411550Below Target
EL and Former ELSGP = 49, Target = 51SGP = 49, Target = 51SGP = 49, Target = 51 45.0 49.0 4.0 51.0No115250Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51 35.0 39.0 4.0 51.0No96650Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
AsianSGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51 54.0 46.0 -8.0 51.0No10550Below Target
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 50, Target = 51SGP = 50, Target = 51 46.0 50.0 4.0 51.0No7750Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51 43.0 46.0 3.0 51.0No413050Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-12--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 50, Target = 51SGP = 50, Target = 51 39.0 50.0 11.0 51.0No25775On Target
2013 Mathematics Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2012 SGP 2013 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 57, Target = 51SGP = 57, Target = 51SGP = 57, Target = 51 40.0 57.0 17.0 51.0Yes4597100Above Target
High needsSGP = 56, Target = 51SGP = 56, Target = 51SGP = 56, Target = 51 40.0 56.0 16.0 51.0Yes4249100Above Target
Low incomeSGP = 56, Target = 51SGP = 56, Target = 51SGP = 56, Target = 51 40.0 56.0 16.0 51.0Yes4132100Above Target
EL and Former ELSGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51 43.0 61.0 18.0 51.0Yes1167100Above Target
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51SGP = 46, Target = 51 33.0 46.0 13.0 51.0No96875On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
AsianSGP = 58.5, Target = 51SGP = 58.5, Target = 51SGP = 58.5, Target = 51 49.0 58.5 9.5 51.0No10475On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 54.5, Target = 51SGP = 54.5, Target = 51SGP = 54.5, Target = 51 37.0 54.5 17.5 51.0No78100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 57, Target = 51SGP = 57, Target = 51SGP = 57, Target = 51 40.0 57.0 17.0 51.0Yes4146100Above Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-12--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 60, Target = 51SGP = 60, Target = 51SGP = 60, Target = 51 40.0 60.0 20.0 51.0Yes257100Above Target
2012 4-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 = 60.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.6, Target = 80 52.3 60.6 8.3 80.0 90.087450Improved Below Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 60.5, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.5, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.5, Target = 80 51.9 60.5 8.6 80.0 90.084850Improved Below Target
Low incomeCohort Graduation Rate = 60.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 60.9, Target = 80 52.5 60.9 8.4 80.0 90.083350Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCohort Graduation Rate = 51.2, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 51.2, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 51.2, Target = 80 41.7 51.2 9.5 80.0 90.021350Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 35.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 35.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 35.6, Target = 80 28.4 35.6 7.2 80.0 90.017750Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 80.0 90.0---
Asian --- 80.0 90.016--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 80.0 90.017--
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 61.2, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 61.2, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 61.2, Target = 80 52.0 61.2 9.2 80.0 90.078950Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 80.0 90.0---
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 80.0 90.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 48.1, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 48.1, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 48.1, Target = 80 51.4 48.1 -3.3 80.0 90.0520Declined
2011 5-Year Cohort Graduation Rate
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2010 Rate 2011 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCohort Graduation Rate = 58.1, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 58.1, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 58.1, Target = 85 53.7 58.1 4.4 85.0 95.090550Improved Below Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 57.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 57.9, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 57.9, Target = 85 53.4 57.9 4.5 85.0 95.088350Improved Below Target
Low incomeCohort Graduation Rate = 58.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 58.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 58.6, Target = 85 54.3 58.6 4.3 85.0 95.085750Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCohort Graduation Rate = 44, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 44, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 44, Target = 85 47.6 44.0 -3.6 85.0 95.01750Declined
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 33.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 33.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 33.5, Target = 85 25.3 33.5 8.2 85.0 95.019450Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 85.0 95.0---
Asian --- 85.0 95.023--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 85.0 95.017--
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 58.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 58.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 58.2, Target = 85 52.2 58.2 6.0 85.0 95.082750Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 85.0 95.01--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 85.0 95.00--
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 56.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 56.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 56.8, Target = 85 57.1 56.8 -0.3 85.0 95.03725No Change
2012 Annual Dropout Rate
  0  2  4  6  8  10 12  14 16  18 20 2010 Rate (Baseline) 2011 Rate 2012 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsDropout Rate = 5.9, Target = 7.8 9.4 8.6 5.9 2.7 7.8 4.75328875On Target
High needsDropout Rate = 5.8, Target = 7.5 9.0 8.5 5.8 2.7 7.5 4.515295975On Target
Low incomeDropout Rate = 5.2, Target = 7 8.4 8.0 5.2 2.8 7.0 4.223277375On Target
EL and Former ELDropout Rate = 7.5, Target = 7.8 9.3 9.2 7.5 1.7 7.8 4.73464075On Target
Students w/ disabilitiesDropout Rate = 7.9, Target = 10.9 13.1 11.0 7.9 3.1 10.9 6.614705100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------0--
AsianDropout Rate = 1.6, Target = 0 0.0 5.1 1.6 3.5 0.0 0.0366250Improved Below Target
Afr. Amer./BlackDropout Rate = 5.5, Target = 5.8 6.9 3.1 5.5 -2.4 5.8 3.5167375On Target
Hispanic/LatinoDropout Rate = 6, Target = 8 9.6 8.8 6.0 2.8 8.0 4.830298575On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------1--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------0--
WhiteDropout Rate = 6, Target = 9.8 11.7 9.8 6.0 3.8 9.8 5.93167100Above Target
2013 MCAS Participation
  English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%)
All students7090698298Yes7104704399Yes2861280098Yes
High needs6635652898Yes6642658399Yes2657259698Yes
Low income6375628399Yes6383633599Yes2537248798Yes
EL and Former EL2490243898Yes2490247199Yes85881195Yes
Students w/ disabilities1635158897Yes1636160298Yes67766498Yes
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.------------
Asian12312299Yes12212098Yes4545100Yes
Afr. Amer./Black12011999Yes120120100Yes4848100Yes
Hispanic/Latino6403630398Yes6419636599Yes2585252798Yes
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.16---16---4---
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.------------
White41641099Yes41240799Yes17617398Yes

2013 Massachusetts and Nationwide NAEP Results by Student Group
Average Scaled Scores and Percentages of Students at Each Achievement Level

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

About the Data


Enrollment and Educator Data

The waiver data included in this 2013 report card reflects only academic waivers issued during the 2012-2013 school year; it does NOT include critical shortage waivers. The schools included in the data are those in school districts and Horace Mann charter schools, all of whose teachers are required to hold an appropriate license per M.G.L. c.71, §38G. Important information about waivers:

  • Waivers are valid for only one school year
  • The data does not indicate whether a teacher taught under a waiver for the full year; many teachers receive the appropriate license during the school year
  • The district may apply for subsequent waivers, should a teacher not obtain licensure while working under a first year waiver, but must demonstrate that the educator is making significant progress toward obtaining the required license
  • The waiver percentage is based on the total number of individual for whom ESE issued academic waivers, divided by the total number of teachers in the district, as reported in the October 2010 EPIMS data collection
  • A single teacher on a waiver in a smaller district would have a greater impact than on a larger district and the waiver percentages, therefore, are not comparable between districts
  • Teachers in Commonwealth charter schools are required either to be licensed or to pass the teacher test, (M.G.L. c.71, §89 (ii) and 603 CMR 1.07), and are therefore not included in the data
  • Horace Mann Charter School teachers are required to hold an appropriate license (M.G.L. c.71, §38G) and are therefore included in the data

Student Groups (2012-13 School Year)

MCAS Data (Spring 2013 Results)

MCAS Achievement Level (Scaled Score Range) MCAS-Alt Achievement Level Points Per Student
Proficient or Advanced
(240-280)
Progressing (Certain disability types)* 100
Needs Improvement High
(230-238)
Progressing or Emerging 75
Needs Improvement Low
(220-228)
Awareness 50
Warning / Failing High
(210-218)
Portfolio Incomplete 25
Warning / Failing Low
(200-208)
0

* Intellectual, Sensory/Deaf and Blind, Multiple Disabilities, Autism, and Developmental Delay. Additionally, a student must be reported as having a "high level of need."

SGP: Each student who participated in the MCAS ELA or Mathematics tests in grades 4-8 or 10 and who also took the last MCAS test in that subject receives a Student Growth Percentile (SGP) score. The SGP compares a student's MCAS score with the scores of all students in the state at that grade level who received similar MCAS scores in prior years. SGPs range from 1 to 99; higher numbers represent higher growth and lower numbers represent lower growth. An SGP of 75, for example, means the student's progress is higher than 75 percent and lower than 25 percent of the students in the state with similar prior test scores. This method works independently of MCAS achievement levels. Therefore, all students, regardless of the scores they earned on past MCAS tests, have an equal chance to demonstrate growth at any of the 99 percentiles. School and district growth percentiles represent the growth of the median, or middle, student in the school or district. Most school and district median SGPs tend to range between 40 and 60. Schools outside of that range are showing less or more growth than the typical school in Massachusetts. For more information, go to http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/growth/

Accountability Data (2013)

Accountability and Assistance Levels

Determination of need for special education technical assistance or intervention

School Percentiles

Cumulative Progress and Performance Index (PPI)

School and District Profiles