Murdock Middle/High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 57% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 39% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Grade 8

Science
 30% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% 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

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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  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 51% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
 26% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 22% (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
• Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
• The MCAS STE 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  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
• Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
• The MCAS STE 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