About This School
Joseph A. Browne School is located in Chelsea, MA and is one of 9 schools in Chelsea School District. It is a public school that serves 442 students in grades 5-8.
Joseph A. Browne School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Joseph A. Browne School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Joseph A. Browne School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Joseph A. Browne School's students and teachers. more
Joseph A. Browne School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Joseph A. Browne School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Joseph A. Browne School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Joseph A. Browne School's students and teachers. more
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Chelsea District Spending
$13,750Per Pupil
The Chelsea spends $13,750 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chelsea District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Rose School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Clark Avenue School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Shurtleff Early Childhood Elementary School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Edgar A Hooks Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 5-8
- Chelsea School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Joseph A. Browne School180 Walnut St
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5253
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Test Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 442
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Joseph A. Browne School had 92% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 31% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
79%
Black
9%
White
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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9:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Joseph A. Browne School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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