Chelmsford School District
- 230 NORTH RD
- NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 01863
- (978) 251-5100
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 93.6% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,260 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.8 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,548 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 350 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 61.0% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 61.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,548 | 15.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 125 |
| Kindergarten Students | 354 |
| 1st Grade Students | 406 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 418 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 403 |
| 4th Grade Students | 437 |
| 5th Grade Students | 395 |
| 6th Grade Students | 448 |
| 7th Grade Students | 449 |
| 8th Grade Students | 397 |
| 9th Grade Students | 388 |
| 10th Grade Students | 414 |
| 11th Grade Students | 395 |
| 12th Grade Students | 389 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 539 |
| Hispanic | 131 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 148 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,532 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,730 |
| Female | 2,688 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 350 | 15.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 222 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 113 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 161 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 6 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 14 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 115 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| School Administrators | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 42 |
| Student Support Services | 35 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 2 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $68,685,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $47,618,000 | 69.3% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $44,275,000 | 64.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $282,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch | $745,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $422,000 | 0.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $131,000 | 0.2% |
| Private Contributions | $54,000 | 0.08% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,709,000 | 2.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $18,883,000 | 27.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $8,365,000 | 12.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,202,000 | 1.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,800,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Programs | $404,000 | 0.6% |
| Non-Specified | $49,000 | 0.07% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $7,063,000 | 10.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,184,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $211,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,147,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $708,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Other | $118,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $62,640,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $41,810,000 | 66.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $19,165,000 | 30.6% |
| Student Support | $3,253,000 | 4.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,676,000 | 5.4% |
| General Administration Support | $558,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $2,126,000 | 3.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,524,000 | 6.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,411,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,617,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,665,000 | 2.7% |
| Food Services | $1,665,000 | 2.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 93.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 422 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 2 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 9 | 0.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Chelmsford School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 5,548
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 350
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYAM SCHOOL | ||||
25 Maple Rd
Chelmsford, MA Public | KG-4 | 544 | 18.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
84 Billerica Rd
Chelmsford, MA Public | KG-4 | 508 | 18.4 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHARLES D HARRINGTON SCHOOL | ||||
120 Richardson Rd
North Chelmsford, MA Public | PK-4 | 527 | 18.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CHELMSFORD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
200 Richardson Rd
North Chelmsford, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,586 | 14.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| COL MOSES PARKER SCHOOL | ||||
75 Graniteville Rd
Chelmsford, MA Public | 5-8 | 758 | 13.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
170 Dalton Rd
Chelmsford, MA Public | Unknown | 100 | 25.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MCCARTHY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
250 North Rd
Chelmsford, MA Public | 5-8 | 931 | 14.4 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH ROW SCHOOL | ||||
250 Boston Rd
Chelmsford, MA Public | KG-4 | 464 | 19.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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