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218 Marion Street

Boston, MA 02128

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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 37% (2011)
 39% (2010)
 23% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math
 52% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 29% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 38% (2011)
 16% (2010)
 15% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 48% (2011)
 53% (2010)
 15% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science
 13% (2011)
 23% (2010)
 16% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 58% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 22% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math
 61% (2011)
 59% (2010)
 21% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% 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 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students37%
Female50%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Limited English proficient30%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female39%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Limited English proficient51%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Female39%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Limited English proficient32%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female46%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Limited English proficient46%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students13%
Female4%
Male22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Limited English proficient6%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students58%
Female48%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Limited English proficient47%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female56%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Limited English proficient53%
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

See Massachusetts' state standards  

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