Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
18% (2011)
42% (2010)
24% (2009)
11% (2008)
19% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
Math
18% (2011)
42% (2010)
40% (2009)
54% (2008)
46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
English Language Arts
22% (2011)
19% (2010)
21% (2009)
16% (2008)
50% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math
23% (2011)
24% (2010)
36% (2009)
46% (2008)
34% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science
14% (2011)
36% (2010)
27% (2009)
30% (2008)
29% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts
35% (2011)
38% (2010)
22% (2009)
31% (2008)
40% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math
38% (2011)
36% (2010)
42% (2009)
44% (2008)
35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
English Language Arts
44% (2011)
56% (2010)
49% (2009)
47% (2008)
43% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
43% (2011)
54% (2010)
58% (2009)
47% (2008)
40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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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