AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Elementary and Secondary Staff Attendance

This dataset contains staff attendance data from 2025 onward, as reported by districts at the end of each school year. In this dataset, an absence is defined as missing more than half of the workday for time that falls outside of paid vacation time or district-approved professional activities. All employees reported on the staff roster are included in the All Staff category, not just Administrators and Teachers. Staff may appear in multiple categories. Please see the [Staff Attendance FAQ] for more information. In instances where a cell is blank, data is suppressed due to one of the following reasons: * The number of staff in a category was fewer than 6 * Either an Administrators or Teachers count was 1 and the All Staff category equaled the Administrators and Teachers count. In these instances, only the All Staff category is displayed. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Staff Attendance Report]
Elementary and Secondary Staff Retention Rates

This dataset shows the percentage of superintendents, principals, and teachers who remain working in the same position from one year to the next from 2009 onward. The unduplicated state total represents unique individuals who remain working in the same job classification anywhere in the state from one year to the next. At the district level, a superintendent, principal, or teacher who moves from one school to another within the same district is still considered retained. At the school level, that individual would not be considered retained if they moved to a different school. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Staffing Retention Rates]
Elementary and Secondary Teacher Data

This dataset contains data about Massachusetts public school teachers and their qualifications by subject since 2008, including the count of teacher full time equivalents (FTE), the ratio of students to teachers, teacher experience, and credentials. Under Massachusetts state law, Commonwealth charter schools have different educator qualification requirements than traditional public schools and generally, as a matter of state law, are not required to be licensed. See the [Educator Qualifications in Commonwealth Charter Schools] technical advisory for more information. In 2025 and earlier, unusually high student/teacher ratios were sometimes calculated for teacher FTEs between 0.0 and 0.1. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Teacher Data Report] List of Subjects * All Teachers * Arts * Civics/Government * Core-All Subjects * Economics * English/Language Arts * Foreign Language * Geography * History * Mathematics * Reading * Science * Social Studies/Social Sciences
Elementary and Secondary Teachers by Grade and Subject

This dataset provides the full time equivalent (FTE) count and percent of teachers for each subject and at each grade range from 2008 onward. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Teacher by Grade and Subject Report] List of Subjects * All * Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources * Architecture and Construction * Arts * Business and Marketing * CH74 - Agriculture and Natural Resources * CH74 - Arts and Communications Services * CH74 - Business and Consumer Services * CH74 - Construction * CH74 - Exploratory * CH74 - Health * CH74 - Hospitality and Tourism * CH74 - Human Services and Education * CH74 - Information Technology Services * CH74 - Law, Justice * CH74 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology * CH74 - Transportation * Civics/Government * Communications and Audio/Visual Technology * Computer and Information Sciences * Core-All Subjects * Economics * Engineering and Technology * English/Language Arts * Foreign Language * Geography * Health Care Sciences * History * Hospitality and Tourism * Human Services * Manufacturing * Mathematics * Military Science * Miscellaneous * Physical, Health, and Safety Education * Public, Protective, and Government Service * Reading * Religious Education and Theology * Science * Social Studies/Social Sciences * Special Education Services * Total Non-Core Academic Subjects * Transportation, Distribution and Logistics * Unknown
Enrollment: Grade, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Selected Populations

This dataset contains student enrollment data for all Massachusetts public schools and districts since 1994. It is a wide file with three groups of columns representing the following enrollment indicators: * Number of students by grade, including pre-kindergarten (PK), kindergarten (K) and special education beyond 12th grade (SP) * Percent of students by race and gender * Number and percent of students in student groups: First Language Not English, English Learners, Students with Disabilities, High Needs, Low Income, and Economically Disadvantaged Economically Disadvantaged was used 2015-2021. Low Income was used prior to 2015, and a different version of Low Income has been used since 2022. Please see the [DESE Researcher's Guide] for more information. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Enrollment by Grade] [Enrollment by Race/Gender] [Enrollment by Selected Population]
Experienced and In-Field Teachers by Race/Ethnicity

This dataset displays state and district teacher indicators (In-Field or Experienced) by race and ethnicity with rows for different years. It was created as part of a dashboard supporting the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's commitment to provide all students with a racially diverse and culturally responsive educator workforce. Selected Teacher Indicators: This displays the number and percent of teachers who are licensed in the subject area(s) they teach (In-Field), as well as the number and percent of teachers who have been teaching in a Massachusetts public school for at least three years (Experienced). Note: The In-Field report uses end-of-year EPIMS; the most recently available data are displayed. This dataset contains the same data that is also published in the Teacher Indicators table on our [Educator Dashboard].
Grade Nine Course Passing Report

This dataset shows the number and rate of grade nine students who completed and passed all courses by subject area since 2018. Economically Disadvantaged was used 2015-2021. Low Income was used prior to 2015, and a different version of Low Income has been used since 2022. Please see the [DESE Researcher's Guide] for more information. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Grade Nine Course Passing Report]
High School Graduates Attending Higher Education

This dataset provides information about Massachusetts public high school graduates enrolling into institutions of higher education by student group since 2004. It includes the count and percentage of students enrolled in any college or university, as well as a breakdown of enrollment in private vs. public, two-year vs. four-year, and Massachusetts vs. out-of-state institutions. It also includes the percentage of students enrolled in a Massachusetts community college, a Massachusetts state university, or the University of Massachusetts system. The data provided in the report are based on point-in-time matching of graduates with higher education enrollment data from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). For more information about working with NSC data, including coverage and FERPA implications, please visit their [Working with Our Data] page. Results are not reported for higher education enrollments of fewer than 15. Prior to the 2015 high school graduating class, the data refers to students attending college within 16 months of graduating high school. From 2015 on, the data is also provided by high school graduates attending college by the March following their high school graduation year. The percentages in the report are available by college attendee or high school graduate. Economically Disadvantaged was used 2015-2021. Low Income was used prior to 2015, and a different version of Low Income has been used since 2022. Please see the [DESE Researcher's Guide] for more information. State graduation requirements changed between 2024 and 2025. This dataset reflects data for students submitted as graduates by their districts in the reporting year. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Graduates Attending Higher Ed]
High School Graduation Rates

This dataset shows the percentage of students in each graduation cohort who graduated from Massachusetts public schools with a regular high school diploma within 4 or 5 years, or who did not graduate and were still in school, counted as non-grad completers, attained a GED or high school diploma equivalent, dropped out, or were permanently excluded from the cohort. For more information, please visit the [More About the Data] section on Profiles. For more information about graduation rates, including how students are assigned to cohorts and student groups, please see DESE's [Frequently Asked Questions About Graduation Rates] page. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Graduation Rates]
Licensed Residential and Placement (R&P) Programs

The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licenses certain Residential Programs, Foster Care Placement Agencies, and Adoption Agencies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This dataset provides a count of the number of residential programs, foster care placement agencies, and adoption agencies licensed by EEC, along with their capacity. For more information about residential programs and placement agencies, see [EEC's webpage about residential and placement programs]. This dataset is part of [EEC's Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Dashboard].
Legacy MCAS Achievement Results

This dataset contains results from the legacy MCAS assessment administered between 2007-2022, including achievement level, participation rate, average scaled score, and median student growth percentile. Data is available for the following years and subjects: * Grades 3-8 ELA and math: 2007-2016 * Grade 10 ELA and math: 2007-2018 * Grades 5 and 8 STE: 2007-2018 * High school science: 2007-2022 The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a statewide assessment administered to help parents, students, educators, and policymakers determine where districts, schools, and students are meeting expectations and where they need additional support. For more information about MCAS data, please visit the [Profiles Help - About the Data] page. Current (“Next Gen”) MCAS results can be found in the [MCAS Achievement Results] dataset. PARCC results can be found on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's [Profiles site]. Results from different assessment systems measure different standards and cannot be directly compared. Please see the DESE Researcher's Guide linked as featured content below for more information. Student growth percentile (MEDIAN_SGP) was calculated as a median prior to 2018. Since 2018, it has been calculated as a mean. In 2021, following the COVID-19 pandemic, a baseline SGP method was used to compare growth from 2019 to 2021. For all other years, a cohort referenced model has been used. For more information on SGP calculations, please see the [Student Growth] page on DESE's website. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Legacy MCAS Achievement Results]
Legacy MCAS Open Response Item Results

This dataset contains results from the open response items administered as part of the legacy MCAS assessment between 2009-2021. Data is only available for students averaging 2 or above on the open response items in the following years and subjects: * Grades 3-8 ELA and math: 2007-2016 * Grade 10 ELA and math: 2007-2018 * Grades 5 and 8 STE: 2007-2018 * High school science: 2007-2021 The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a statewide assessment administered to help parents, students, educators, and policymakers determine where districts, schools, and students are meeting expectations and where they need additional support. For more information about MCAS data, please visit the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's [Profiles Help - About the Data] page. For overall MCAS results from this assessment, visit the [Legacy MCAS Achievement Results] dataset. Current (“Next Gen”) MCAS results can be found in the [MCAS Achievement Results] dataset. PARCC results can be found on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's [Profiles site]. Results from different assessment systems measure different standards and cannot be directly compared. Please see the DESE Researcher's Guide linked as featured content below for more information. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Legacy MCAS Open Response Item Results]
Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Program Openings and Closings

This dataset includes the number of Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensed and funded early education and care programs that have opened or closed historically, along with their capacity. The data are pulled from EEC's Licensing Education Analytic Database (LEAD). Data are updated at the beginning of each month. For a list of current licensed and funded early education and care programs, please visit the [Current Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Programs] dataset. This dataset includes: Licensed Programs are programs that are subject to licensing regulations by EEC, which include meeting health and safety standards, training and professional development requirements, criminal and background checks, and maintaining appropriate ratios of educators to children. Licensed programs can include any of the following: family child care and center based (also called “group and school age”) programs [Click here for more information on licensed programs]. Funded Programs are programs that are not subject to licensure by EEC but have the approval from EEC to provide subsidized child care for low-income or at-risk families. Funded programs can include any of the following: public schools; private schools; religious schools; and government, tribal, and military child care programs. [Click here for more information on funded programs]. This dataset is part of [EEC's Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Dashboard].
Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Programs

This dataset includes monthly historic snapshots of programs licensed or funded by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). The data is pulled from EEC's Licensing Education Analytic Database (LEAD). For a list of current early education and care programs please visit the [Current Licensed and Funded Early Education and Care Programs] dataset. Data are updated monthly at the beginning of each month. Licensed programs are programs that are subject to licensing regulations by EEC, which include meeting health and safety standards, training and professional development requirements, criminal and background checks, and maintaining appropriate ratios of educators to children. Licensed programs can include any of the following: family child care and group and school age programs. [For more information on licensed programs click here.] Funded programs are programs that are not subject to licensure by EEC but have the approval from EEC to provide subsidized child care for low-income or at-risk families. Funded programs can include any of the following: public schools; private schools; religious schools; and government, tribal, and military child care programs. [For more information on funded providers click here.] The types of programs in this dataset include: * Licensed Family Child Care is child care provided in someone's home where the caretaker is not related to the children. * Licensed Center-Based Care, sometimes called group and school age programs, provide early education and care for young children in a non-residential setting such as a school or community center. These programs include several types of early education and care such as: Center-based care for infants, toddlers, preschool, or kindergarten age children; Early Head Start and Head Start programs; and Out-of- school time programs that operate before/after school or during the summer. * Funded Public Schools that participate in CCFA are included here and public schools that do not participate in CCFA are not included here. For data on all public schools with pre-K enrollment, please see the[ Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Enrollment dataset.] * Funded Private Schools that participate in CCFA are included here and private schools that do not participate in CCFA are not included here. For data on all private schools with pre-K enrollment, please see the [Non-Public School Enrollment dataset.]
MassCore Completion

This report provides the number and percentage of Massachusetts public high school graduates who completed the MassCore recommended program of study each year since 2009. MassCore is a state-recommended program of study intended to align high school coursework with college and workforce expectations. The program of studies includes the successful completion of four units of English, four units of mathematics, three units of a lab-based science, three units of history, two units of the same world language, one unit of the arts, and five additional "core" courses. A computer science course that includes rigorous mathematical or scientific concepts and aligns with the 2016 Digital Literacy and Computer Science Framework can substitute for either a mathematics course or a laboratory science course. For more information on MassCore please click [here]. MassCore completion rates are not reported for any student group where the number graduated is less than 6. State graduation requirements changed between 2024 and 2025. This dataset reflects data for students submitted as graduates by their districts in the reporting year. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [MassCore]
MCAS Achievement Results

This dataset contains MCAS results since 2017, including achievement level, participation rate, average scaled score, and average student growth percentile. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a statewide assessment administered to help parents, students, educators, and policymakers determine where districts, schools, and students are meeting expectations and where they need additional support. A new civics subject test has been administered since 2025. This dataset contains state, district and school results; MCAS results for collaboratives can be found in the [Profiles report]. Please note that Legacy MCAS results are not included in this dataset, nor are PARCC or other student assessment results. A table documenting the transition from Legacy MCAS over time can be found in the DESE Researcher's Guide linked as featured content below. For more information about MCAS data, [click here]. Student growth percentile (AVG_SGP) was calculated as a median for 2017. In 2018 and onward, it is a mean. In 2021, a baseline SGP method was used to compare growth from 2019 to 2021, following the COVID-19 pandemic. For all other years, a cohort referenced model is used. For more information on SGP calculations, please see the [Student Growth page] on DESE's website. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [MCAS Achievement Results]
MCAS Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt) Achievement Results

This dataset contains MCAS Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt) results by percent of students at each achievement level by grade and subject since 2017. The MCAS-Alt evaluates the achievement of students with significant cognitive disabilities. It is offered in every subject and grade for which a statewide academic assessment is offered. MCAS-Alt results are reported based on alternate academic achievement standards, rather than on the grade-level achievement standards used for reporting standard MCAS testing results. For more information about the MCAS-Alt, see the Background section included in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's annual [State Summary of Participation and Achievement] document. Students with significant cognitive disabilities are required by law to participate in statewide academic assessments and to be counted in the achievement results of all assessed students. Only students who meet the eligibility criteria for a student with the most significant cognitive disabilities may be assigned to take the MCAS-Alt. For more information about the participation of students with disabilities in MCAS, please visit the [Student Participation] page on DESE's website. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [MCAS-Alt Achievement Results]
MCAS Participation

This dataset contains the number and percent of students participating in the MCAS by each grade, subject and student group from 2017 onward. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a statewide assessment administered to help parents, students, educators, and policymakers determine where districts, schools, and students are meeting expectations and where they need additional support. For more information about MCAS data, please visit the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s [Profiles Help - About the Data] page. This dataset counts participation in both the current (“Next Gen”) MCAS assessment as well as the prior Legacy MCAS assessment. Results from different assessment systems measure different standards and cannot be directly compared. Please see the DESE Researcher’s Guide linked as featured content below for more information. Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics results exclude students repeating grade 10 who previously participated in the same subject test. High school Science participation reflects testing in grades 9 or 10 and varies by year: since 2024, it includes Biology and Introductory Physics; prior to 2024, it includes Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, and Technology/Engineering. Participation rates are not reported for groups with fewer than 10 enrolled students. English learners are counted as participants only if they meet both MCAS ELA testing requirements and complete the ACCESS for ELLs assessment. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [MCAS Participation]
Plans of High School Graduates

This dataset contains information regarding the intentions of Massachusetts public high school graduates starting from the year 1995 and onward. Students indicate their plans as of the end of the school year. Only schools and districts that serve 12th grade are included. State graduation requirements changed between 2024 and 2025. This dataset reflects data for students submitted as graduates by their districts in the reporting year. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Plans of High School Grads]
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Enrollment

This dataset contains pre-kindergarten and kindergarten enrollment data for all Massachusetts public and charter schools and districts since 2018. Both the number and percent of pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten students are reported by student group. The number of part-time, tuitioned, and full-time kindergarten students are also reported by the same student groups. Economically Disadvantaged was used 2015-2021. Low Income was used prior to 2015, and a different version of Low Income has been used since 2022. Please see the [DESE Researcher's Guide] for more information. This dataset contains the same data that is also published on our DESE Profiles site: [Enrollment by Pre-Kindergarten] [Enrollment by Kindergarten]