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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 83% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math
 73% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 29% (2011)
 31% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 87% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math
 86% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science
 68% (2011)
 61% (2010)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 97% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math
 96% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% 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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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
African American86%
Asian80%
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female61%
Male84%
African American66%
Asian88%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female16%
Male43%
African American35%
Asian17%
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged31%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
African American84%
Asian89%
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
African American84%
Asian95%
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female62%
Male75%
African American68%
Asian68%
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Limited English proficient60%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male97%
African American96%
Asian95%
Hispanic99%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Limited English proficient83%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female93%
Male99%
African American94%
Asian98%
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities100%
Limited English proficient95%
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 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

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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 71% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

Technology/Engineering
 76% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 56% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • The MCAS STE is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE 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

See Massachusetts' state standards  

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  MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis School
All Students71%
Female64%
Male83%
African American78%
Asian61%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Limited English proficient38%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis School
All Students76%
Female60%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • The MCAS STE is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE 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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