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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 (2015-16 School Year)

About the Data
Enrollment (2015-16)
 District State
799 953,429
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black 2.6 8.8
Asian 1.5 6.5
Hispanic or Latino 7.3 18.6
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic 5.3 3.2
Native American 0.6 0.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0 0.1
White 82.7 62.7
Gender (%)
Male 49.6 51.2
Female 50.4 48.8
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner 0.6 9.0
Economically Disadvantaged 31.2 27.4
Students w/Disabilities 16.8 17.2
First Language Not English 1.3 19.0

Grades Offered:
06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
Educator Data (2015-16)
 DistrictState
Total # of Teachers 65.8 72,384.1
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 98.5 97.4
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas 606 348,472
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 90.1 96.3
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified 9.9 3.7
Student/Teacher Ratio 12.1 to 1 13.2 to 1
Percentage of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Issued Waivers 0.0 0.9
  All Schools High Poverty Schools Low Poverty Schools
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 98.5 - -
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 90.1 - -
9.9 - -

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 7 ELA/L

 
GRADE 7 Math

 
GRADE 8 Math

 
GRADE 8 ELA/L

 
GRADE 8 ALG. I

 
GRADES 3-8 ELA/L

 
GRADES 3-8 MATH

 

2016 Accountability Data - Ralph C Mahar


Accountability Information
Accountability and Assistance Level

Level 2

One or more schools in the district classified into Level 2
Low assessment participation (Less than 95%)
Focus on Economically disadvantaged -Hispanic/Latino -
This district’s determination of need for special education technical assistance or intervention
Meets Requirements-At Risk (MRAR)
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 = 40, Target = 75PPI = 40, Target = 75PPI = 40, Target = 75 40Did Not Meet Target
High needsPPI = 53, Target = 75PPI = 53, Target = 75PPI = 53, Target = 75 53Did Not Meet Target
Econ. Disadvantaged -
EL and Former EL -
Students w/ disabilitiesPPI = 45, Target = 75PPI = 45, Target = 75PPI = 45, Target = 75 45Did Not Meet Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -
Asian -
Afr. Amer./Black -
Hispanic/Latino -
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -
WhitePPI = 44, Target = 75PPI = 44, Target = 75PPI = 44, Target = 75 44Did Not Meet Target

School Accountability Information
School School Type Title I Status Accountability and Assistance Level
Pathways Early College Innovation SchoolHigh SchoolNon-Title I School (NT)Insufficient data
The Gateway to CollegeHigh SchoolNon-Title I School (NT)Insufficient data
Ralph C Mahar RegionalMiddle-High School or K-12Title I School (TA)Level 2
 

Ralph C Mahar:
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 = 82.8, Target = 93.1CPI = 82.8, Target = 93.1CPI = 82.8, Target = 93.1 88.2 83.1 82.8 -0.3 93.1 94.1 1634525No Change
High needsCPI = 73.1, Target = 89.4CPI = 73.1, Target = 89.4CPI = 73.1, Target = 89.4 81.9 72.8 73.1 0.3 89.4 91.0 1718050Improved Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 75, Target = 76.9CPI = 75, Target = 76.9CPI = 75, Target = 76.9 74.8 74.8 75.0 0.2 76.9 87.4 1314750Improved Below Target
EL and Former EL -------9--
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 55.9, Target = 77.6CPI = 55.9, Target = 77.6CPI = 55.9, Target = 77.6 61.6 57.0 55.9 -1.1 77.6 80.8 77225No Change
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------1--
Asian -------5--
Afr. Amer./Black -------12--
Hispanic/Latino  82.6---- 91.3-30--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------18--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 84.1, Target = 93.2CPI = 84.1, Target = 93.2CPI = 84.1, Target = 93.2 88.4 83.6 84.1 0.5 93.2 94.2 1127950Improved Below Target
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 = 74.3, Target = 83.8CPI = 74.3, Target = 83.8CPI = 74.3, Target = 83.8 72.3 73.9 74.3 0.4 83.8 86.2 1234550Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 62.8, Target = 77.8CPI = 62.8, Target = 77.8CPI = 62.8, Target = 77.8 62.0 57.9 62.8 4.9 77.8 81.0 1118150Improved Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 64.8, Target = 63.5CPI = 64.8, Target = 63.5CPI = 64.8, Target = 63.5 60.2 60.2 64.8 4.6 63.5 80.1 11149100Above Target
EL and Former EL -------9--
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 40.9, Target = 66CPI = 40.9, Target = 66CPI = 40.9, Target = 66 41.7 39.9 40.9 1.0 66.0 70.9 27450Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------1--
Asian -------5--
Afr. Amer./Black -------12--
Hispanic/Latino  64.1---- 82.1-30--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------18--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 75.3, Target = 84.3CPI = 75.3, Target = 84.3CPI = 75.3, Target = 84.3 73.1 74.5 75.3 0.8 84.3 86.6 827950Improved Below Target
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 = 72, Target = 90.3CPI = 72, Target = 90.3CPI = 72, Target = 90.3 83.3 79.8 72.0 -7.8 90.3 91.7 142200Declined
High needsCPI = 61.3, Target = 86.1CPI = 61.3, Target = 86.1CPI = 61.3, Target = 86.1 76.2 68.7 61.3 -7.4 86.1 88.1 141080Declined
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 62.4, Target = 75.1CPI = 62.4, Target = 75.1CPI = 62.4, Target = 75.1 72.8 72.8 62.4 -10.4 75.1 86.4 13910Declined
EL and Former EL -------2--
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 45.8, Target = 76.3CPI = 45.8, Target = 76.3CPI = 45.8, Target = 76.3 59.4 52.9 45.8 -7.1 76.3 79.7 5420Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------1--
Asian -------3--
Afr. Amer./Black -------6--
Hispanic/Latino -------14--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------9--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 73, Target = 90.6CPI = 73, Target = 90.6CPI = 73, Target = 90.6 83.8 80.8 73.0 -7.8 90.6 91.9 91870Declined
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 15.3 16.83450 10.5 9.93450
High needs 4.1 10.618025 17.5 18.31800
Econ. Disadvantaged 5.1 10.914725 16.8 15.61470
EL and Former EL--9---9-
Students w/ disabilities 0.0 4.27225 35.3 36.1720
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--1---1-
Asian--5---5-
Afr. Amer./Black--12---12-
Hispanic/Latino--30---30-
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--18---18-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 16.4 17.22790 10.4 9.327925
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 22.6 27.034525 20.3 19.43450
High needs 8.2 13.818125 36.3 30.418125
Econ. Disadvantaged 8.0 14.114925 32.8 28.914925
EL and Former EL--9---9-
Students w/ disabilities 4.5 5.47425 62.7 58.1740
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--1---1-
Asian--5---5-
Afr. Amer./Black--12---12-
Hispanic/Latino--30---30-
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--18---18-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 24.5 29.727925 21.1 19.42790
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 5.1 10.522025 9.0 20.02200
High needs 1.0 3.710825 18.4 32.41080
Econ. Disadvantaged 1.3 4.49125 14.1 28.6910
EL and Former EL--2---2-
Students w/ disabilities 0.0 0.0420 37.2 59.5420
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--1---1-
Asian--3---3-
Afr. Amer./Black--6---6-
Hispanic/Latino--14---14-
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--9---9-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 5.6 9.618725 8.6 19.81870
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 = 33, Target = 51SGP = 33, Target = 51SGP = 33, Target = 51 34.0 33.0 -1.0 51.0No30625Below Target
High needsSGP = 29.5, Target = 51SGP = 29.5, Target = 51SGP = 29.5, Target = 51 25.0 29.5 4.5 51.0No14850Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 28.5, Target = 51SGP = 28.5, Target = 51SGP = 28.5, Target = 51 25.0 28.5 3.5 51.0No12450Below Target
EL and Former EL --- 51.0-6--
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 28, Target = 51SGP = 28, Target = 51SGP = 28, Target = 51 23.5 28.0 4.5 51.0No5750Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0-1--
Asian --- 51.0-5--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 51.0-11--
Hispanic/Latino --- 51.0-25--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-14--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 33, Target = 51SGP = 33, Target = 51SGP = 33, Target = 51 36.0 33.0 -3.0 51.0No25025Below 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 = 45, Target = 51SGP = 45, Target = 51SGP = 45, Target = 51 47.0 45.0 -2.0 51.0No30350Below Target
High needsSGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51 42.0 39.0 -3.0 51.0No14625Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51SGP = 39, Target = 51 45.0 39.0 -6.0 51.0No12325Below Target
EL and Former EL --- 51.0-6--
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 38, Target = 51SGP = 38, Target = 51SGP = 38, Target = 51 23.5 38.0 14.5 51.0No55100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0-1--
Asian --- 51.0-5--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 51.0-11--
Hispanic/Latino --- 51.0-25--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-14--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 47, Target = 51SGP = 47, Target = 51SGP = 47, Target = 51 46.0 47.0 1.0 51.0No24750Below Target
2016 Extra credit for English language proficiency growth
  2016 SGPA 2016 Target SGPA N Included PPI Points
All students- 60.0--
High needs- 60.0--
EL and Former EL- 60.0--
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 = 72.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 72.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 72.8, Target = 80 71.1 72.8 1.7 80.0 90.016225No Change
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 71.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 71.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 71.8, Target = 80 69.7 71.8 2.1 80.0 90.08525No Change
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 80.0 90.0---
EL and Former EL --- 80.0 90.02--
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 59.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 59.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 59.3, Target = 80 56.3 59.3 3.0 80.0 90.02750Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 80.0 90.0---
Asian --- 80.0 90.01--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 80.0 90.03--
Hispanic/Latino --- 80.0 90.09--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 80.0 90.02--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 80.0 90.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 74.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 74.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 74.8, Target = 80 69.3 74.8 5.5 80.0 90.014750Improved Below 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 = 75.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 75.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 75.4, Target = 85 77.0 75.4 -1.6 85.0 95.018725No Change
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 70.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 70.8, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 70.8, Target = 85 71.2 70.8 -0.4 85.0 95.08925No Change
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 85.0 95.0---
EL and Former EL --- 85.0 95.0---
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 59.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 59.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 59.4, Target = 85 70.6 59.4 -11.2 85.0 95.0320Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 85.0 95.01--
Asian --- 85.0 95.01--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 85.0 95.04--
Hispanic/Latino --- 85.0 95.09--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 85.0 95.09--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 85.0 95.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 74.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 74.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 74.2, Target = 85 78.4 74.2 -4.2 85.0 95.01630Declined
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 = 5.5, Target = 5.1 8.7 3.7 5.5 -1.8 5.1 4.455480Declined
High needsDropout Rate = 9.1, Target = 5.2 8.9 4.5 9.1 -4.6 5.2 4.531860Declined
Econ. Disadvantaged  8.3---- 4.2-145--
EL and Former EL -------4--
Students w/ disabilitiesDropout Rate = 13.8, Target = 9.3 15.9 5.6 13.8 -8.2 9.3 8.02650Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------2--
Asian -------11--
Afr. Amer./Black -------4--
Hispanic/LatinoDropout Rate = 0, Target = 15.6 20.8 7.7 0.0 7.7 15.6 10.48329--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------23--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------1--
WhiteDropout Rate = 5.6, Target = 5 8.6 3.9 5.6 -1.7 5.0 4.344780Declined
2016 Assessment Participation
  English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%)
All students35934696Yes35934696Yes235234100Yes
High needs19118195Yes19118295Yes12212199Yes
Econ. Disadvantaged15714894No15715096Yes103103100Yes
EL and Former EL10---10---3---
Students w/ disabilities767295Yes787495Yes484798Yes
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.1---1---1---
Asian5---5---3---
Afr. Amer./Black13---13---6---
Hispanic/Latino323094No323094No17---
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.18---18---9---
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.------------
White29027996Yes29027996Yes19919899Yes

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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