Acton School District
- 16 CHARTER RD
- ACTON, MA 01720
- (978) 264-4700
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,455 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.7 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,556 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 137 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 48.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,556 | 18.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 64 |
| Kindergarten Students | 340 |
| 1st Grade Students | 336 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 350 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 363 |
| 4th Grade Students | 361 |
| 5th Grade Students | 392 |
| 6th Grade Students | 408 |
| 7th Grade Students | - |
| 8th Grade Students | - |
| 9th Grade Students | - |
| 10th Grade Students | - |
| 11th Grade Students | - |
| 12th Grade Students | - |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 625 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 101 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,710 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,335 |
| Female | 1,279 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 137 | 18.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 126 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | - | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 124 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 44 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| Student Support Services | 19 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $31,815,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $22,938,000 | 72.1% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $21,716,000 | 68.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $456,000 | 1.4% |
| School Lunch | $262,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $504,000 | 1.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,017,000 | 25.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $4,284,000 | 13.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $431,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,302,000 | 10.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $860,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $67,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $519,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $249,000 | 0.8% |
| Direct - Other | $25,000 | 0.08% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $29,601,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $19,834,000 | 67.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,059,000 | 30.6% |
| Student Support | $1,882,000 | 5.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $842,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $279,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,067,000 | 3.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,682,000 | 8.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,142,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $1,165,000 | 3.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $708,000 | 2.4% |
| Food Services | $707,000 | 2.2% |
| Other Services | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Acton School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,556
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 137
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
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| DOUGLAS SCHOOL | ||||
21 Elm St
Acton, MA Public | KG-6 | 499 | 20.0 |  Review This School |
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| GATES SCHOOL | ||||
75 Spruce St
Acton, MA Public | KG-6 | 490 | 18.9 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LUTHER CONANT SCHOOL | ||||
80 Taylor Rd
Acton, MA Public | KG-6 | 500 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| MCCARTHY-TOWNE SCHOOL | ||||
11 Charter Rd
Acton, MA Public | KG-6 | 497 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| MERRIAM SCHOOL | ||||
11 Charter Rd
Acton, MA Public | PK-6 | 628 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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