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Public School | Grades K-5 | Winchester

Ambrose Elementary School is located in Winchester, MA and is one of 5 elementary schools in Winchester School District. It is a public school that serves 500 students in grades K-5.

Ambrose Elementary 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 Ambrose Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Ambrose Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ambrose Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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27 High St, Winchester, MA 01890

(781) 721-7012

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 500

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Ambrose Elementary School had 2% 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

94%

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

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Winchester District Spending

$12,524Per Pupil

The Winchester spends $12,524 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Winchester District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Ambrose Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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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.

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Ambrose Elementary School

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Winchester District Spending

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Test Scores

About the MCAS

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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Science

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