MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 49% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 40% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 30% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 88% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% 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 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female60%
Male58%
African American33%
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged65%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female69%
Male78%
African American47%
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students49%
Female58%
Male38%
African American39%
Asian54%
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female40%
Male44%
African American27%
Asian63%
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students40%
Female43%
Male37%
African American5%
Asian62%
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities20%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female76%
Male53%
African American53%
Asian84%
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities30%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female73%
Male56%
African American48%
Asian84%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female81%
Male58%
African American45%
Asian87%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged72%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female63%
Male62%
African American27%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female93%
Male78%
African American76%
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female54%
Male69%
African American47%
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female18%
Male40%
African American8%
Asian36%
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged30%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African American77%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
African American39%
Asian57%
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities83%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female90%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities33%
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.

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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 68% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
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 Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
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 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be 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

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  MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis School
All Students68%
Female62%
Male76%
African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be 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  

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