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53 Liberty Hill Avenue

Salem, MA 01970

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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 54% (2011)
 59% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math
 47% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 35% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 37% (2011)
 38% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 52% (2011)
 43% (2010)
 34% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science
 41% (2011)
 37% (2010)
 37% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 57% (2011)
 39% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math
 59% (2011)
 29% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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 Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities29%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female53%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities30%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students37%
Female58%
Male14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities22%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female61%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Female44%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities25%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female52%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities33%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female56%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities25%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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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