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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 (2014-15 School Year)

About the Data
Enrollment (2014-15)
 District State
2,484 955,844
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black 3.7 8.7
Asian 8.9 6.3
Hispanic or Latino 12.5 17.9
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic 4.5 3.1
Native American 0.6 0.2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1 0.1
White 69.6 63.7
Gender (%)
Male 50.4 51.2
Female 49.6 48.8
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner 7.1 8.5
Economically Disadvantaged 21.7 26.3
Students w/Disabilities 23.1 17.1
First Language Not English 32.1 18.5

Grades Offered:
PK, K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
Educator Data (2014-15)
 DistrictState
Total # of Teachers 230.6 71,886.8
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 99.0 97.4
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas 978 346,081
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 99.7 95.4
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified 0.3 4.6
Student/Teacher Ratio 10.8 to 1 13.3 to 1
Percentage of Public Elementary and Secondary School Teachers Issued Waivers 0.0 0.7
  All Schools High Poverty Schools Low Poverty Schools
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment 99.0 - -
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified 99.7 - -
0.3 - -

2015 MCAS Results by Student Group by Grade and Subject

NOTE: Since only a portion of students in grades 3-8 participated in 2015 MCAS in ELA and Mathematics, a representative sample of students from across Massachusetts was used to estimate student achievement at the state level in those subjects.
NOTE: Spring 2015 results in grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics are not reported because most or all students in this organization participated in the PARCC test. For district assessment decisions, see http://www.doe.mass.edu/news/news.aspx?id=13541.

More about the data
GRADE LEVEL 5 - SCIENCE AND TECH/ENG
 
 
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

2015 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 2015 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 3 ELA/L

 
GRADE 3 Math

 
GRADE 4 ELA/L

 
GRADE 4 Math

 
GRADE 5 ELA/L

 
GRADE 5 Math

 
GRADE 6 ELA/L

 
GRADE 6 Math

 
GRADE 7 ELA/L

 
GRADE 7 Math

 
GRADE 8 Math

 
GRADE 8 ELA/L

 
GRADES 3-8 ELA/L

 
GRADES 3-8 MATH

 

2015 Accountability Data - Watertown


Accountability Information
Accountability and Assistance Level

Level 2

One or more schools in the district classified into Level 2
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 = 63, Target = 75PPI = 63, Target = 75PPI = 63, Target = 75 63Did Not Meet Target
High needsPPI = 56, Target = 75PPI = 56, Target = 75PPI = 56, Target = 75 56Did Not Meet Target
Econ. Disadvantaged -
EL and Former ELPPI = 60, Target = 75PPI = 60, Target = 75PPI = 60, Target = 75 60Did Not Meet Target
Students w/ disabilitiesPPI = 60, Target = 75PPI = 60, Target = 75PPI = 60, Target = 75 60Did Not Meet Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -
AsianPPI = 100, Target = 75PPI = 100, Target = 75PPI = 100, Target = 75 100Met Target
Afr. Amer./BlackPPI = 74, Target = 75PPI = 74, Target = 75 74Did Not Meet Target
Hispanic/LatinoPPI = 63, Target = 75PPI = 63, Target = 75PPI = 63, Target = 75 63Did Not Meet Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.PPI = 93, Target = 75PPI = 93, Target = 75PPI = 93, Target = 75 93Met Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -
WhitePPI = 59, Target = 75PPI = 59, Target = 75PPI = 59, Target = 75 59Did Not Meet Target

School Accountability Information
School School Type Title I Status Accountability and Assistance Level
CunniffElementary SchoolNon-Title I School (NT)Level 2
HosmerElementary SchoolNon-Title I School (NT)Level 2
James Russell LowellElementary SchoolNon-Title I School (NT)Level 2
Watertown MiddleMiddle SchoolTitle I School (TA)Level 2
Watertown HighHigh SchoolTitle I School (TA)Level 2
 

Watertown:
Accountability Data Detail

2015 English Language Arts Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2014 CPI 2015 CPI CPI Change 2015 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 89.8, Target = 91.6CPI = 89.8, Target = 91.6CPI = 89.8, Target = 91.6 87.4 87.3 89.8 2.5 91.6 93.7 52128850Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 81.9, Target = 85.4CPI = 81.9, Target = 85.4CPI = 81.9, Target = 85.4 78.1 76.8 81.9 5.1 85.4 89.1 7564150Improved Below Target
Econ. Disadvantaged -- 84.8----379--
EL and Former ELCPI = 80.2, Target = 82.1CPI = 80.2, Target = 82.1CPI = 80.2, Target = 82.1 73.1 73.8 80.2 6.4 82.1 86.6 6816450Improved Below Target
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 72.8, Target = 78.9CPI = 72.8, Target = 78.9CPI = 72.8, Target = 78.9 68.4 65.4 72.8 7.4 78.9 84.2 6732550Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------9--
AsianCPI = 91.7, Target = 88.6CPI = 91.7, Target = 88.6CPI = 91.7, Target = 88.6 82.9 86.5 91.7 5.2 88.6 91.5 39109100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 89.9, Target = 87.1CPI = 89.9, Target = 87.1CPI = 89.9, Target = 87.1 80.6 80.3 89.9 9.6 87.1 90.3 9347100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 85.6, Target = 85.9CPI = 85.6, Target = 85.9 78.8 82.2 85.6 3.4 85.9 89.4 6916375On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.CPI = 94.4, Target = 90.7CPI = 94.4, Target = 90.7CPI = 94.4, Target = 90.7 86.1 90.3 94.4 4.1 90.7 93.1 8067100Above Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------3--
WhiteCPI = 90, Target = 93.1CPI = 90, Target = 93.1CPI = 90, Target = 93.1 89.6 88.5 90.0 1.5 93.1 94.8 4788850Improved Below Target
2015 Mathematics Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2014 CPI 2015 CPI CPI Change 2015 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 81.1, Target = 87.7CPI = 81.1, Target = 87.7CPI = 81.1, Target = 87.7 81.5 80.9 81.1 0.2 87.7 90.8 42129150Improved Below Target
High needsCPI = 69.5, Target = 80.5CPI = 69.5, Target = 80.5CPI = 69.5, Target = 80.5 70.7 68.0 69.5 1.5 80.5 85.4 5464550Improved Below Target
Econ. Disadvantaged -- 74.3----378--
EL and Former ELCPI = 69.2, Target = 79.7CPI = 69.2, Target = 79.7CPI = 69.2, Target = 79.7 69.5 69.3 69.2 -0.1 79.7 84.8 4616825No Change
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 57.7, Target = 71.7CPI = 57.7, Target = 71.7CPI = 57.7, Target = 71.7 57.6 53.7 57.7 4.0 71.7 78.8 5432750Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------9--
AsianCPI = 86.8, Target = 85CPI = 86.8, Target = 85CPI = 86.8, Target = 85 77.5 82.3 86.8 4.5 85.0 88.8 20110100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackCPI = 73, Target = 79.6CPI = 73, Target = 79.6CPI = 73, Target = 79.6 69.4 67.9 73.0 5.1 79.6 84.7 674950Improved Below Target
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 72.9, Target = 78.9CPI = 72.9, Target = 78.9CPI = 72.9, Target = 78.9 68.4 73.6 72.9 -0.7 78.9 84.2 5316525No Change
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.CPI = 83.2, Target = 88.7CPI = 83.2, Target = 88.7CPI = 83.2, Target = 88.7 83.1 82.4 83.2 0.8 88.7 91.6 546750Improved Below Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------3--
WhiteCPI = 82.4, Target = 89.7CPI = 82.4, Target = 89.7CPI = 82.4, Target = 89.7 84.5 82.7 82.4 -0.3 89.7 92.3 3988625No Change
2015 Science Proficiency Gap Narrowing
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Baseline CPI 2014 CPI 2015 CPI CPI Change 2015 Target 6 Year Goal CPI Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsCPI = 75.5, Target = 84.1CPI = 75.5, Target = 84.1CPI = 75.5, Target = 84.1 76.2 82.3 75.5 -6.8 84.1 88.1 165190Declined
High needsCPI = 65.4, Target = 76.3CPI = 65.4, Target = 76.3CPI = 65.4, Target = 76.3 64.4 69.8 65.4 -4.4 76.3 82.2 202660Declined
Econ. Disadvantaged -- 70.1----153--
EL and Former ELCPI = 55.7, Target = 73.4CPI = 55.7, Target = 73.4CPI = 55.7, Target = 73.4 60.1 66.7 55.7 -11.0 73.4 80.1 53570Declined
Students w/ disabilitiesCPI = 59.2, Target = 71.7CPI = 59.2, Target = 71.7CPI = 59.2, Target = 71.7 57.6 59.4 59.2 -0.2 71.7 78.8 4013625No Change
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------2--
AsianCPI = 80.6, Target = 75CPI = 80.6, Target = 75CPI = 80.6, Target = 75 62.5 78.7 80.6 1.9 75.0 81.3 2249100Above Target
Afr. Amer./Black -------17--
Hispanic/LatinoCPI = 63.6, Target = 75.5CPI = 63.6, Target = 75.5CPI = 63.6, Target = 75.5 63.2 77.9 63.6 -14.3 75.5 81.6 29570Declined
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------29--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------2--
WhiteCPI = 76.3, Target = 86.3CPI = 76.3, Target = 86.3CPI = 76.3, Target = 86.3 79.5 83.7 76.3 -7.4 86.3 89.8 113630Declined
2015 English Language Arts Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2014
% Advanced
2015
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2014
% Warning/Failing
2015
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 16.8 19.0128825 7.0 4.2128825
High needs 4.7 7.864125 14.3 8.164125
Econ. Disadvantaged- 11.1379-- 6.1379-
EL and Former EL 1.6 4.316425 17.2 6.116425
Students w/ disabilities 1.8 3.132525 23.3 14.532525
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--9---9-
Asian 19.2 22.910925 6.7 2.810925
Afr. Amer./Black 17.0 12.8470 14.9 4.34725
Hispanic/Latino 10.4 12.316325 12.3 5.516325
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. 16.1 17.96725 3.2 1.56725
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--3---3-
White 17.9 20.488825 5.8 4.388825
2015 Mathematics Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2014
% Advanced
2015
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2014
% Warning/Failing
2015
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 29.7 28.212910 13.7 12.612910
High needs 14.4 13.36450 26.3 23.164525
Econ. Disadvantaged- 18.3378-- 18.5378-
EL and Former EL 14.2 10.11680 23.7 20.216825
Students w/ disabilities 5.8 5.53270 42.6 37.332725
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--9---9-
Asian 35.8 35.51100 11.3 8.211025
Afr. Amer./Black 15.2 12.2490 28.3 16.34925
Hispanic/Latino 18.4 17.61650 20.9 21.21650
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. 26.2 35.86725 11.5 9.06725
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--3---3-
White 32.2 29.78860 12.2 11.68860
2015 Science Extra Credit
  Extra credit for increasing % Advanced (10% or more) Extra credit for decreasing % Warning/Failing (10% or more)
2014
% Advanced
2015
% Advanced
N PPI Points 2014
% Warning/Failing
2015
% Warning/Failing
N PPI Points
All students 17.7 9.85190 9.0 12.75190
High needs 6.7 3.82660 18.5 22.22660
Econ. Disadvantaged- 4.6153-- 16.3153-
EL and Former EL 6.9 1.8570 20.8 24.6570
Students w/ disabilities 1.5 2.913625 28.7 33.81360
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.--2---2-
Asian 14.9 14.3490 14.9 6.14925
Afr. Amer./Black--17---17-
Hispanic/Latino 12.9 7.0570 11.4 24.6570
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.--29---29-
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.--2---2-
White 19.0 10.73630 7.6 11.63630
2015 English Language Arts Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2014 SGP 2015 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51 52.0 61.0 9.0 51.0Yes1000100Above Target
High needsSGP = 60, Target = 51SGP = 60, Target = 51SGP = 60, Target = 51 50.0 60.0 10.0 51.0Yes473100Above Target
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 51.0-281--
EL and Former ELSGP = 74, Target = 51SGP = 74, Target = 51SGP = 74, Target = 51 65.0 74.0 9.0 51.0No101100Above Target
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 58, Target = 51SGP = 58, Target = 51SGP = 58, Target = 51 44.5 58.0 13.5 51.0Yes23975On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0-8--
AsianSGP = 72, Target = 51SGP = 72, Target = 51SGP = 72, Target = 51 66.0 72.0 6.0 51.0Yes82100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 45, Target = 51SGP = 45, Target = 51SGP = 45, Target = 51 44.0 45.0 1.0 51.0Yes3275On Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 57, Target = 51SGP = 57, Target = 51SGP = 57, Target = 51 56.0 57.0 1.0 51.0No12575On Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.SGP = 61.5, Target = 51SGP = 61.5, Target = 51SGP = 61.5, Target = 51 53.5 61.5 8.0 51.0Yes52100Above Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0-3--
WhiteSGP = 60, Target = 51SGP = 60, Target = 51SGP = 60, Target = 51 51.0 60.0 9.0 51.0Yes698100Above Target
2015 Mathematics Growth
  0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2014 SGP 2015 SGP SGP Change 6 Year Goal Met Safe Harbor? N PPI Points Rating
All studentsSGP = 53, Target = 51SGP = 53, Target = 51SGP = 53, Target = 51 53.0 53.0 0.0 51.0No100475On Target
High needsSGP = 52, Target = 51SGP = 52, Target = 51 50.0 52.0 2.0 51.0No47575On Target
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 51.0-281--
EL and Former ELSGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51SGP = 61, Target = 51 54.0 61.0 7.0 51.0No103100Above Target
Students w/ disabilitiesSGP = 54, Target = 51SGP = 54, Target = 51SGP = 54, Target = 51 40.0 54.0 14.0 51.0No24175On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 51.0-8--
AsianSGP = 71, Target = 51SGP = 71, Target = 51SGP = 71, Target = 51 72.0 71.0 -1.0 51.0Yes83100Above Target
Afr. Amer./BlackSGP = 51, Target = 51SGP = 51, Target = 51 48.5 51.0 2.5 51.0No3375On Target
Hispanic/LatinoSGP = 50, Target = 51SGP = 50, Target = 51 57.0 50.0 -7.0 51.0No12750Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.SGP = 58, Target = 51SGP = 58, Target = 51SGP = 58, Target = 51 43.0 58.0 15.0 51.0No51100Above Target
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 51.0-3--
WhiteSGP = 52, Target = 51SGP = 52, Target = 51 52.0 52.0 0.0 51.0No69975On Target
2015 Extra credit for English language proficiency growth
  2015 SGPA 2015 Target SGPA N Included PPI Points
All students666011525
High needs666011525
EL and Former EL666011525
2014 4-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 = 87.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.4, Target = 80 84.6 87.4 2.8 80.0 90.019075On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 79.4, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 79.4, Target = 80 75.6 79.4 3.8 80.0 90.09750Improved Below Target
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 80.0 90.0---
EL and Former EL --- 80.0 90.019--
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 68, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 68, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 68, Target = 80 61.0 68.0 7.0 80.0 90.05050Improved Below Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 80.0 90.03--
Asian --- 80.0 90.011--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 80.0 90.07--
Hispanic/Latino --- 80.0 90.021--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 80.0 90.0---
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 80.0 90.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 87.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.8, Target = 80Cohort Graduation Rate = 87.8, Target = 80 85.0 87.8 2.8 80.0 90.014875On Target
2013 5-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 = 89.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 89.6, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 89.6, Target = 85 88.1 89.6 1.5 85.0 95.020175On Target
High needsCohort Graduation Rate = 83.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.2, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 83.2, Target = 85 81.3 83.2 1.9 85.0 95.011925No Change
Econ. Disadvantaged --- 85.0 95.0---
EL and Former EL --- 85.0 95.030--
Students w/ disabilitiesCohort Graduation Rate = 70.7, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 70.7, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 70.7, Target = 85 82.1 70.7 -11.4 85.0 95.0410Declined
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. --- 85.0 95.0---
Asian --- 85.0 95.014--
Afr. Amer./Black --- 85.0 95.07--
Hispanic/Latino --- 85.0 95.026--
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. --- 85.0 95.01--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. --- 85.0 95.0---
WhiteCohort Graduation Rate = 89.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 89.5, Target = 85Cohort Graduation Rate = 89.5, Target = 85 90.4 89.5 -0.9 85.0 95.015375On Target
2014 Annual Dropout Rate
  0  2  4  6  8  10 12  14 16  18 20 Baseline Rate 2013 Rate 2014 Rate Change Annual Target 6 Year Goal Dropout Percentile in School Type N PPI Points Rating
All studentsDropout Rate = 1.9, Target = 1.5 2.2 3.8 1.9 1.9 1.5 1.13073550Improved Below Target
High needsDropout Rate = 2.6, Target = 2.5 3.7 5.9 2.6 3.3 2.5 1.95034350Improved Below Target
Econ. Disadvantaged ----------
EL and Former ELDropout Rate = 13.3, Target = 3 4.5 12.2 13.3 -1.1 3.0 2.34450Declined
Students w/ disabilitiesDropout Rate = 3.5, Target = 4.3 6.5 4.1 3.5 0.6 4.3 3.33811375On Target
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat. -------5--
AsianDropout Rate = 3.2, Target = 2.3 3.4 0.0 3.2 -3.2 2.3 1.76620Declined
Afr. Amer./BlackDropout Rate = 0, Target = 1.8 2.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 1.48131100Above Target
Hispanic/LatinoDropout Rate = 6, Target = 2.2 3.3 11.4 6.0 5.4 2.2 1.7188450Improved Below Target
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat. -------10--
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl. -------1--
WhiteDropout Rate = 1.3, Target = 1.2 1.8 3.4 1.3 2.1 1.2 0.94054250Improved Below Target
2015 Assessment Participation
  English Language Arts Mathematics Science
Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%) Enrolled Assessed % Met Target (95%)
All students1319129798Yes1320130199Yes53853599Yes
High needs66765097Yes66765598Yes27927799Yes
Econ. Disadvantaged38337899Yes38337899Yes156156100Yes
EL and Former EL18217395Yes18317897Yes656498Yes
Students w/ disabilities33432497Yes33432798Yes14013899Yes
Amer. Ind. or Alaska Nat.9---9---2---
Asian11110897Yes11111099Yes4949100Yes
Afr. Amer./Black5050100Yes535298Yes21---
Hispanic/Latino17016597Yes17016698Yes646398Yes
Multi-race, Non-Hisp./Lat.6767100Yes6767100Yes2929100Yes
Nat. Haw. or Pacif. Isl.3---3---2---
White90789398Yes90589299Yes37136999Yes
 

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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