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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 57% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 38% (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

See Massachusetts' state standards

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female59%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female52%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female67%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities24%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities12%
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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