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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
1,259 4,931 953,748
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black 13.6 9.9 8.9
Asian 9.4 7.4 6.7
Hispanic or Latino 45.8 43.0 19.4
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic 0.7 3.2 3.4
Native American 0.0 0.0 0.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0 0.0 0.1
White 30.5 36.5 61.3
Gender (%)
Male 54.7 53.7 51.3
Female 45.3 46.3 48.7
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner 15.4 19.2 9.5
Economically Disadvantaged 39.6 39.4 30.2
Students w/Disabilities 16.9 21.7 17.4
First Language Not English 57.4 49.3 20.1

Grades Offered:
09, 10, 11, 12
Educator Data (2016-17)
 SchoolDistrictState
Total # of Teachers 123.5 430.5 72,090.0
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 98.4 99.5 97.4
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas 487 1,869 349,066
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 99.6 99.6 96.3
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified- 0.0 3.4
Student/Teacher Ratio 10.2 to 1 11.5 to 1 13.2 to 1
Percentage of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Issued Waivers- 0.4 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 - Somerville High

Accountability Information
Accountability and Assistance Level

Level 1

Meeting gap narrowing goals
This school's overall performance relative to other schools in same school type (School percentiles: 1-99)
All students:Percentile in school type = 40Percentile in school type = 40  40
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 = 86, Target = 75PPI = 86, Target = 75PPI = 86, Target = 75 86Met Target
High needsPPI = 78, Target = 75PPI = 78, Target = 75PPI = 78, Target = 75 78Met Target
Econ. Disadvantaged -
EL and Former ELPPI = 55, Target = 75PPI = 55, Target = 75PPI = 55, Target = 75 55Did Not Meet Target
Students w/ disabilitiesPPI = 89, Target = 75PPI = 89, Target = 75PPI = 89, Target = 75 89Met Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -
Asian -
Afr. Amer./BlackPPI = 88, Target = 75PPI = 88, Target = 75PPI = 88, Target = 75 88Met 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 = 100, Target = 75PPI = 100, Target = 75PPI = 100, Target = 75 100Met Target
 

Somerville 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 = 95.4, Target = 94.3CPI = 95.4, Target = 94.3CPI = 95.4, Target = 94.3 88.6 92.6 95.4 2.8 94.3 94.3 2130775On Target
High needsCPI = 92.4, Target = 92.6CPI = 92.4, Target = 92.6 85.2 87.5 92.4 4.9 92.6 92.6 2917875On Target
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 93.5, Target = 96.7CPI = 93.5, Target = 96.7CPI = 93.5, Target = 96.7 96.0 93.4 93.5 0.1 96.7 98.0 3113850Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCPI = 78.6, Target = 82.1CPI = 78.6, Target = 82.1CPI = 78.6, Target = 82.1 64.2 65.2 78.6 13.4 82.1 82.1 384950Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 94.4, Target = 88.6CPI = 94.4, Target = 88.6CPI = 94.4, Target = 88.6 77.2 87.2 94.4 7.2 88.6 88.6 6554100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 96.9, Target = 94.2CPI = 96.9, Target = 94.2CPI = 96.9, Target = 94.2 88.4- 96.9 0.6 94.2 94.2 2332100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 94.9, Target = 91.9CPI = 94.9, Target = 91.9CPI = 94.9, Target = 91.9 83.8 95.8 94.9 -0.9 91.9 91.9 4744100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 91.7, Target = 91.9CPI = 91.7, Target = 91.9 83.8 87.0 91.7 4.7 91.9 91.9 4712675On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------3--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 99.8, Target = 97.8CPI = 99.8, Target = 97.8CPI = 99.8, Target = 97.8 95.5 99.3 99.8 0.5 97.8 97.8 87102100Above Target
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 = 88.6, Target = 91.1CPI = 88.6, Target = 91.1CPI = 88.6, Target = 91.1 82.1 84.2 88.6 4.4 91.1 91.1 2830650Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 83.1, Target = 88.7CPI = 83.1, Target = 88.7CPI = 83.1, Target = 88.7 77.4 77.2 83.1 5.9 88.7 88.7 5117750Improved Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 84.1, Target = 90.8CPI = 84.1, Target = 90.8CPI = 84.1, Target = 90.8 88.9 84.9 84.1 -0.8 90.8 94.5 4413725No Change
EL and Former ELCPI = 65.8, Target = 81.5CPI = 65.8, Target = 81.5CPI = 65.8, Target = 81.5 63.0 54.3 65.8 11.5 81.5 81.5 524950Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 79.2, Target = 79.9CPI = 79.2, Target = 79.9 59.8 69.6 79.2 9.6 79.9 79.9 655475On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 96.1, Target = 94CPI = 96.1, Target = 94CPI = 96.1, Target = 94 87.9- 96.1 3.0 94.0 94.0 2832100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 82.4, Target = 87.2CPI = 82.4, Target = 87.2CPI = 82.4, Target = 87.2 74.4 76.4 82.4 6.0 87.2 87.2 554450Improved Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 82.6, Target = 88.5CPI = 82.6, Target = 88.5CPI = 82.6, Target = 88.5 77.0 79.2 82.6 3.4 88.5 88.5 6012550Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------3--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 96.1, Target = 94.5CPI = 96.1, Target = 94.5CPI = 96.1, Target = 94.5 88.9 94.4 96.1 1.7 94.5 94.5 66102100Above Target
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 = 90.9, Target = 91.6CPI = 90.9, Target = 91.6 83.1 85.8 90.9 5.1 91.6 91.6 4228275On Target
High needsCPI = 86.6, Target = 89.4CPI = 86.6, Target = 89.4CPI = 86.6, Target = 89.4 78.8 77.4 86.6 9.2 89.4 89.4 6815750Improved Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedCPI = 86.6, Target = 89CPI = 86.6, Target = 89CPI = 86.6, Target = 89 86.8 82.7 86.6 3.9 89.0 93.4 6112150Improved Below Target
EL and Former ELCPI = 71.4, Target = 82CPI = 71.4, Target = 82CPI = 71.4, Target = 82 64.0 50.0 71.4 21.4 82.0 82.0 863550Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 90.9, Target = 84.7CPI = 90.9, Target = 84.7CPI = 90.9, Target = 84.7 69.4 76.2 90.9 14.7 84.7 84.7 8752100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. ----------
AsianCPI = 90.8, Target = 92.2CPI = 90.8, Target = 92.2CPI = 90.8, Target = 92.2 84.3- 90.8 -4.6 92.2 92.2 19300Declined
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 86, Target = 89.9CPI = 86, Target = 89.9CPI = 86, Target = 89.9 79.8 83.3 86.0 2.7 89.9 89.9 744150Improved Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 87.4, Target = 88.3CPI = 87.4, Target = 88.3 76.6 79.9 87.4 7.5 88.3 88.3 8010975On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------3--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. ----------
WhiteCPI = 96.5, Target = 95.2CPI = 96.5, Target = 95.2CPI = 96.5, Target = 95.2 90.4 94.9 96.5 1.6 95.2 95.2 7199100Above 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 45.3 49.23070 6.1 2.630725
High needs 29.5 30.91780 10.3 4.517825
Econ. Disadvantaged 37.3 34.11380 5.9 4.313825
EL and Former EL 7.3 8.24925 29.3 16.34925
Students w/ disabilities 13.3 16.75425 13.3 0.05425
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 77.8 62.5320 3.7 0.03225
Afr. Amer./Black 27.8 34.14425 5.6 2.34425
Hispanic/Latino 38.8 35.71260 10.7 5.612625
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--3---3-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 63.8 66.71020 0.0 0.010225
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 41.6 50.730625 9.8 6.930625
High needs 25.3 35.617725 15.1 10.717725
Econ. Disadvantaged 34.7 38.713725 6.9 9.51370
EL and Former EL 2.4 16.34925 41.5 26.54925
Students w/ disabilities 13.0 16.75425 19.6 13.05425
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 82.8 71.9320 6.9 0.03225
Afr. Amer./Black 19.4 34.14425 13.9 11.44425
Hispanic/Latino 34.5 36.01250 14.3 12.812525
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--3---3-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 59.2 68.610225 1.4 0.010225
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 27.8 34.028225 7.0 1.828225
High needs 14.2 15.915725 11.9 3.215725
Econ. Disadvantaged 18.4 19.01210 8.2 2.512125
EL and Former EL 0.0 0.0350 40.6 14.33525
Students w/ disabilities 4.8 5.85225 11.9 0.05225
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--------
Asian 70.4 66.7300 3.7 3.33025
Afr. Amer./Black 18.2 24.44125 3.0 2.44125
Hispanic/Latino 17.9 14.71090 12.5 2.810925
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--3---3-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--------
White 42.2 49.59925 1.6 0.09925
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 = 69, Target = 51SGP = 69, Target = 51SGP = 69, Target = 51 77.0 69.0 -8.0 51.0Yes253100Above Target
High needsSGP = 65, Target = 51SGP = 65, Target = 51SGP = 65, Target = 51 69.5 65.0 -4.5 51.0Yes135100Above Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51 70.5 61.0 -9.5 51.0No104100Above Target
EL and Former EL --- 51.0-23--
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 65, Target = 51SGP = 65, Target = 51SGP = 65, Target = 51 46.5 65.0 18.5 51.0Yes47100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
Asian --- 51.0-30--
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51 71.5 61.0 -10.5 51.0No36100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 63, Target = 51SGP = 63, Target = 51SGP = 63, Target = 51 75.0 63.0 -12.0 51.0Yes95100Above Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-2--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 78, Target = 51SGP = 78, Target = 51SGP = 78, Target = 51 79.5 78.0 -1.5 51.0Yes90100Above 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 = 64, Target = 51SGP = 64, Target = 51SGP = 64, Target = 51 69.0 64.0 -5.0 51.0Yes252100Above Target
High needsSGP = 64, Target = 51SGP = 64, Target = 51SGP = 64, Target = 51 69.0 64.0 -5.0 51.0Yes135100Above Target
Econ. DisadvantagedSGP = 64, Target = 51SGP = 64, Target = 51SGP = 64, Target = 51 74.0 64.0 -10.0 51.0No103100Above Target
EL and Former EL --- 51.0-24--
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 60, Target = 51SGP = 60, Target = 51SGP = 60, Target = 51 70.0 60.0 -10.0 51.0Yes47100Above Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0----
Asian --- 51.0-29--
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 64, Target = 51SGP = 64, Target = 51SGP = 64, Target = 51 57.0 64.0 7.0 51.0Yes37100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 65, Target = 51SGP = 65, Target = 51SGP = 65, Target = 51 72.0 65.0 -7.0 51.0Yes94100Above Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 51.0-2--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0----
WhiteSGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51 69.0 61.0 -8.0 51.0Yes90100Above Target
2017 Extra credit for English language proficiency growth
  2017 SGPA 2017 Target SGPA N Included PPI Points
All students 59.5 60.01000
High needs 59.5 60.01000
EL and Former EL 59.5 60.01000
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 = 85, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 85, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 85, Target = 80 86.2 85.0 -1.2 80.0 90.031475On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 83.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.6, Target = 80 84.7 83.6 -1.1 80.0 90.026875On Target
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 80.0 90.0---
EL and Former ELCohort Graduation Rate = 62.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 62.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 62.3, Target = 80 67.2 62.3 -4.9 80.0 90.0770Declined
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 83.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.3, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.3, Target = 80 88.9 83.3 -5.6 80.0 90.04875On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 80.0 90.01--
AsianCohort Graduation Rate = 89.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 89.6, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 89.6, Target = 80 90.0 89.6 -0.4 80.0 90.04875On Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 93.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 93.9, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 93.9, Target = 80 88.4 93.9 5.5 80.0 90.04975On Target
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 72, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 72, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 72, Target = 80 78.8 72.0 -6.8 80.0 90.01250Declined
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 80.0 90.03--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 80.0 90.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 95.5, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 95.5, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 95.5, Target = 80 95.3 95.5 0.2 80.0 90.088100Above 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 = 87.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.5, Target = 85 87.3 87.5 0.2 85.0 95.030575On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 86.3, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 86.3, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 86.3, Target = 85 85.5 86.3 0.8 85.0 95.024975On Target
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 85.0 95.0---
EL and Former ELCohort Graduation Rate = 72.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 72.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 72.4, Target = 85 76.0 72.4 -3.6 85.0 95.0580Declined
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 91.1, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 91.1, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 91.1, Target = 85 76.9 91.1 14.2 85.0 95.04575On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 85.0 95.0---
AsianCohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 95, Target = 85 92.9 95.0 2.1 85.0 95.040100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCohort Graduation Rate = 88.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 88.4, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 88.4, Target = 85 91.2 88.4 -2.8 85.0 95.04375On Target
Hispanic/LatinoCohort Graduation Rate = 80.3, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 80.3, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 80.3, Target = 85 82.2 80.3 -1.9 85.0 95.013225No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 85.0 95.05--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 85.0 95.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 95.3, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 95.3, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 95.3, Target = 85 88.9 95.3 6.4 85.0 95.085100Above 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 = 1.5, Target = 2.3 4.6 3.5 1.5 2.0 2.3 2.341122775On Target
High needsDropout Rate = 2.5, Target = 2.2 4.4 4.5 2.5 2.0 2.2 2.24566950Improved Below Target
Econ. DisadvantagedDropout Rate = 1.6, Target = 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.6 0.2 1.7 0.96237775On Target
EL and Former ELDropout Rate = 7.9, Target = 8.6 17.2 10.3 7.9 2.4 8.6 8.63117775On Target
Students w/ disabilitiesDropout Rate = 0.9, Target = 2.4 4.7 2.4 0.9 1.5 2.4 2.47121475On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------1--
AsianDropout Rate = 0, Target = 0.8 1.5 2.2 0.0 2.2 0.8 0.864128100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackDropout Rate = 0, Target = 1.6 3.1 2.3 0.0 2.3 1.6 1.678170100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoDropout Rate = 3.2, Target = 3.9 7.8 5.1 3.2 1.9 3.9 3.93953175On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------8--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------0--
WhiteDropout Rate = 0.3, Target = 1.7 3.4 2.3 0.3 2.0 1.7 1.77338975On Target
2017 Assessment Participation
  English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Enrolled Assessed % Met Target Enrolled Assessed % Met Target Enrolled Assessed % Met Target
All students33633499Yes33633499Yes336336100Yes
High needs205204100Yes205204100Yes205205100Yes
Econ. Disadvantaged15715699Yes15715699Yes157157100Yes
EL and Former EL737299Yes7373100Yes7373100Yes
Students w/ disabilities5656100Yes5656100Yes5656100Yes
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.------------
Asian343397Yes343397Yes3434100Yes
Afr. Amer./Black4848100Yes4848100Yes4848100Yes
Hispanic/Latino146146100Yes14614599Yes146146100Yes
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.4---4---4---
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.------------
White10410399Yes104104100Yes104104100Yes

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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