South Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 69% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 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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Scale: % at or above proficient

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