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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 41% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 47% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 18% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 40% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 31% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 44% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 21% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 39% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 27% (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 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students41%
Female40%
Male42%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female50%
Male36%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities15%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students47%
Female61%
Male37%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities17%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female39%
Male32%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities11%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students18%
Female11%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
White19%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities7%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Female45%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female30%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities15%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students31%
Female38%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities11%

MathThis School
All Students24%
Female27%
Male22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
White24%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities3%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students44%
Female69%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students21%
Female34%
Male13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
White28%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female44%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female86%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities33%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female41%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities0%
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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