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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 54% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 72% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 38% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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 5
ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female46%
Male61%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities8%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female75%
Male72%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities17%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female54%
Male55%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities13%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female79%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities19%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female45%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities5%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female76%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities17%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Female32%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities6%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities25%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female48%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities6%
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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