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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 70% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 90% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 70% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (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 5
ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female61%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities26%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities36%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities14%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities36%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities32%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Hispanic83%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities74%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female73%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Hispanic58%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities38%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female66%
Male74%
African American50%
Asian74%
Hispanic64%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities50%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female98%
Male95%
African American94%
Asian89%
Hispanic100%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities88%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female76%
Male76%
African American44%
Asian89%
Hispanic58%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities44%
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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