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Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
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Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District)
Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School is located in Marlborough, MA and is in Advanced Math And Science Academy Charter (district). It is a charter school that serves 963 students in grades 6-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter 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 Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter 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 Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
201 Forest St, Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 597-2400
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| New Covenant Christian School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Immaculate Conception School 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Hillside School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Glenhaven Academy 2 miles | n/a | |
| Algonquin Reg High School 2.2 miles |  |
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Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
AMSA still suffers from poor leadership on its Board and in its Administration. The school does do some things well and students are bright and highly motivated. If only the same could be said about the Leadership. No respect for students or parents with a Leadership that believes it is perfect and can do no wrong. Students are afterthought.
Shame as it had real promise. Students will do fine - but unfortunately are treated with no respect and have no opportunity for expression. Running a school via fear and intimidation will only last for a time.
Shame as it had real promise. Students will do fine - but unfortunately are treated with no respect and have no opportunity for expression. Running a school via fear and intimidation will only last for a time.
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by a Parent
on Jun 17, 2012
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Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
My daughter is in her first year here and I've been so impressed. I've heard some negative stories about how it was in the past, but I can only go on what I've experienced. The curriculum is outstanding and although there is a lot of homework, teachers have been kind and helpful while my child adjusts to a new environment of rigor. Communication from the school and teachers has been excellent. Most of all, my child has never been happier in school. Well done, AMSA!
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on Nov 22, 2010
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Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School
This school's short disappointing history is an outstanding example of adults' unwillingness to find common language for the sake of our children.
Neither executive administration nor the Board thought about students and their parents who once decided to trust the group of some people calling themselves professionals in the field of education.
Sad! Because such a sensitive area as children education had been turned into a subject of a primitive business.
Parents, think twice before you chose a school for your loved ones.
Neither executive administration nor the Board thought about students and their parents who once decided to trust the group of some people calling themselves professionals in the field of education.
Sad! Because such a sensitive area as children education had been turned into a subject of a primitive business.
Parents, think twice before you chose a school for your loved ones.
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on Oct 7, 2010
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amsa parent: This school has turned out to be a huge disappointment. The charter is brilliant and the promise of a superior education led us away from our school district. Year 1 & 2 were delivered as promised.
The problem is that the Board interferred with the exectutive administration preventing them the autonomy to run the school. Then the executive admin team either left or were replaced by unqualified/unskilled admin.
The quality of the school has gone down the drain. Original students and teaching staff are stampeding for the doors.
Too bad. There was a lot of potential. Hopefully the Dept. of Ed will step in before its too late.
The problem is that the Board interferred with the exectutive administration preventing them the autonomy to run the school. Then the executive admin team either left or were replaced by unqualified/unskilled admin.
The quality of the school has gone down the drain. Original students and teaching staff are stampeding for the doors.
Too bad. There was a lot of potential. Hopefully the Dept. of Ed will step in before its too late.
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on May 18, 2009
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 963
46%
54%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School had 6% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% 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 (2011)
White
64%
Asian/Pacific Islander
26%
Hispanic
5%
Two or More Races
2%
Black
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District) District Spending
$7,422Per Pupil
The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District) spends $7,422 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 53% on instruction, 45% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District) District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District)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.
About the MCAS.STE
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grade 9 and 10 are assessed in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
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. As of the class of 2010, students must pass the MCAS STE in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
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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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