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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 68% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 71% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities30%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities50%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female78%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Not economically disadvantaged68%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female46%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female61%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Not economically disadvantaged73%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female55%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female82%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Not economically disadvantaged70%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female59%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards  

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