Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science
47% (2011)
49% (2010)
55% (2009)
59% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts
64% (2011)
49% (2010)
59% (2009)
59% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math
59% (2011)
48% (2010)
55% (2009)
63% (2008)
48% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
English Language Arts
59% (2011)
62% (2010)
70% (2009)
55% (2008)
72% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
62% (2011)
58% (2010)
62% (2009)
59% (2008)
60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
English Language Arts
64% (2011)
80% (2010)
70% (2009)
81% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.
Math
56% (2011)
54% (2010)
59% (2009)
67% (2008)
53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Science
52% (2011)
51% (2010)
50% (2009)
41% (2008)
36% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.
English Language Arts
87% (2011)
79% (2010)
89% (2009)
83% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.
Math
57% (2011)
45% (2010)
57% (2009)
57% (2008)
42% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% 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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