Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
53% (2011)
71% (2010)
79% (2009)
65% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
Math
55% (2011)
73% (2010)
66% (2009)
71% (2008)
59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
English Language Arts
50% (2011)
50% (2010)
47% (2009)
28% (2008)
32% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math
31% (2011)
33% (2010)
38% (2009)
28% (2008)
23% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science
8% (2011)
17% (2010)
13% (2009)
13% (2008)
17% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts
66% (2011)
54% (2010)
50% (2009)
37% (2008)
45% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math
49% (2011)
48% (2010)
57% (2009)
34% (2008)
25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
English Language Arts
56% (2011)
66% (2010)
52% (2009)
57% (2008)
45% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
48% (2011)
59% (2010)
43% (2009)
42% (2008)
39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% 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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