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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 43% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 26% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 12% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 49% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 14% (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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Female50%
Male37%
African American35%
Asian64%
Hispanic29%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient9%

MathThis School
All Students26%
Female29%
Male23%
African American19%
Asian54%
Hispanic11%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students12%
Female9%
Male14%
African American9%
Asian18%
Hispanic6%
White17%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient1%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students49%
Female51%
Male46%
African American51%
Asian66%
Hispanic31%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient7%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female25%
Male26%
African American23%
Asian52%
Hispanic13%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient7%
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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