MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% 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 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students56%
Female63%
Male50%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities19%
Limited English proficient21%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities25%
Limited English proficient32%
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.

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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 5% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 2% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 25% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 5% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
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 Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
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 Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be 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.

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


BiologyThis School
All Students5%
Female10%
Male0%
African American5%
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
Not economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient0%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
All Students25%
Female19%
Male30%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities10%
Limited English proficient7%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be 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

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