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Somerville, MA 02143

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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 38% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 36% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math
 51% (2011)
 46% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 31% (2011)
 24% (2010)
 34% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 33% (2011)
 38% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science
 32% (2011)
 28% (2010)
 23% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 57% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math
 53% (2011)
 45% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 75% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 63% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 78% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math
 37% (2011)
 34% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 25% (2011)
 36% (2010)
 24% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 81% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math
 36% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Science
 66% (2011)
 81% (2010)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 91% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

Math
 79% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% 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 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Female39%
Male38%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged30%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students31%
Female30%
Male32%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities8%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female26%
Male40%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Female23%
Male41%
African American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities7%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female68%
Male48%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female53%
Male54%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female79%
Male69%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged94%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female93%
Male61%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities43%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female45%
Male28%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female22%
Male30%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities36%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male72%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities87%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female35%
Male37%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities27%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10
ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female76%
Male48%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged74%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male85%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female74%
Male89%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
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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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 69% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 5% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • The MCAS STE is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE 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

See Massachusetts' state standards  

Back to top >
  MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities55%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • The MCAS STE is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE 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  

Back to top >
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