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Preschool | Grades K-12 | Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District)

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is located in Somerville, MA and is in Prospect Hill Academy Charter (district). It is a charter school that serves 1115 students in grades K-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.

Prospect Hill 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 Prospect Hill Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Prospect Hill Academy Charter School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Prospect Hill Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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50 Essex St, Somerville, MA 02139

(617) 284-7800

Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District)

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 1115

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Prospect Hill Academy Charter School had 63% 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)

Black

52%

Hispanic

24%

White

15%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

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Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District) District Spending

$9,800Per Pupil

The Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District) spends $9,800 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 41% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District) District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Prospect Hill Academy Charter School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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Test Scores

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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
4 out of 10

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