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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 39% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 35% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 23% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 52% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 34% (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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students48%
Female59%
Male31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Limited English proficient20%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female50%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Limited English proficient20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students35%
Female33%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Limited English proficient14%

MathThis School
All Students23%
Female16%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Limited English proficient7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female65%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged58%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female83%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged77%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female65%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students64%
Female83%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged84%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
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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