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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 35% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 40% (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 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Not economically disadvantaged58%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female66%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students35%
Female47%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Not economically disadvantaged35%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female38%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
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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