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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 35% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 30% (2011)
 36% (2010)
 39% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 44% (2011)
 50% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math
 16% (2011)
 25% (2010)
 26% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 23% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 2% (2011)
 5% (2010)
 4% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 6% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 49% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math
 16% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 21% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 24% (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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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students35%
Female41%
Male30%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient4%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female35%
Male27%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient23%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students44%
Female53%
Male39%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient22%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female12%
Male18%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient14%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students2%
Female1%
Male2%
African American3%
Asian0%
Hispanic2%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged1%
Not economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students49%
Female60%
Male40%
African American54%
Asian18%
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities26%
Limited English proficient20%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female20%
Male14%
African American21%
Asian18%
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient5%
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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