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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 36% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 36% (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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities19%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students36%
Female37%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities3%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities31%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female52%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities9%
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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