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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 61% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 55% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 71% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 45% (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 Students61%
Female69%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged66%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female69%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students42%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Not economically disadvantaged44%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Not economically disadvantaged65%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female72%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female72%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
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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