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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 55% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 50% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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 5
ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities25%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female69%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities8%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female54%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Female82%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities23%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female56%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Female81%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities9%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female62%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities18%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female46%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities10%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female98%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities70%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female60%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities10%
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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