Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
English Language Arts
36% (2011)
43% (2010)
47% (2009)
46% (2008)
43% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
35% (2011)
41% (2010)
38% (2009)
36% (2008)
28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
English Language Arts
41% (2011)
46% (2010)
44% (2009)
35% (2008)
41% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.
Math
17% (2011)
36% (2010)
20% (2009)
15% (2008)
13% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Science
3% (2011)
6% (2010)
4% (2009)
8% (2008)
12% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.
English Language Arts
59% (2011)
60% (2010)
49% (2009)
48% (2008)
53% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.
Math
26% (2011)
29% (2010)
13% (2009)
22% (2008)
19% (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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