The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
Reading
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.
Reading
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
Reading
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.
Writing
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
Reading
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.
Reading
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
Math
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.
Reading
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.
Writing
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
Science
The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MEA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
Science
The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MEA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
Critical Reading
The state average for Critical Reading was 47% in 2012.
Math
The state average for Math was 46% in 2012.
Science
The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.
Writing
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2012.
Scale: % proficient or above
About the tests
In 2011-2012 Maine used the Maine High School Assessment (MHSA) to test students in grade 11 in critical reading, math, writing and science. The results reported show how well students are mastering state standards, specific skills defined by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
See Maine's state standards
Source: Maine Department of Education
