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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 51% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 29% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 31% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 22% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 46% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 71% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 20% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 17% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 31% (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 Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female68%
Male71%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students29%
Female33%
Male26%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Female24%
Male36%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students22%
Female25%
Male20%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Female64%
Male28%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities10%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female43%
Male20%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities18%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female71%
Male69%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities30%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities35%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female83%
Male57%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female32%
Male34%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities14%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students20%
Female11%
Male25%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
White18%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged23%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female23%
Male15%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
White22%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
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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