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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 47% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 69% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 49% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 39% (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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities16%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female77%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities17%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female39%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female72%
Male66%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities27%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female53%
Male61%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities14%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities24%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female53%
Male55%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Female48%
Male51%
African American7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities12%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities45%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female53%
Male48%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities7%
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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