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2007-08 Massachusetts State Report Card Part I - Enrollment & Educator Data
Mission Statement: To improve the quality of the public education system so that students are adequately prepared for higher education, rewarding employment, continued education, and responsible citizenship. We carry out our mission in partnership with Massachusetts school districts and other organizations that provide educational programs and services. Students, parents, teachers and other educators, elected officials, business and community leaders, and the public all are stakeholders in the work of the Department to improve schools and raise student achievement.
Enrollment - 2007-08
State
Total Count
962,806
Race/Ethnicity (%)
African American or Black
8.1
Asian
4.9
Hispanic or Latino
13.9
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic
1.9
Native American
0.3
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0.1
White
70.8
Gender (%)
Male
51.4
Female
48.6
Selected Populations (%)
English Language Learner
5.8
Low-Income
29.5
Students w/Disabilities
16.9
First Language Not English
15.1
Educator Data - 2007-08
All Schools
High Poverty
Low Poverty
Total # of Teachers
70,717
16,808
17,810
Percentage of Teachers Licensed in Teaching Assignment
95.8
93.5
97.7
Total Number of Classes in Core Academic Areas
275,949
62,439
73,752
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Highly Qualified
95.7
92.5
97.7
Percentage of Core Academic Classes Taught by Teachers Who are Not Highly Qualified
