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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 46% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 43% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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 Students46%
Female55%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Limited English proficient46%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female55%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Limited English proficient69%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students50%
Female47%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged50%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female39%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female41%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asian27%
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged50%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students50%
Female64%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asian45%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged65%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female65%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asian45%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female56%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged60%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female44%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
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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