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Abington High School

Public | 9-12 | 584 students |

PHONE: (781) 982-2160

FAX: (781) 982-0061

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201 Gliniewicz Way

Abington, MA 02351

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MCAS Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 10 Science 78% (2011) 79% (2010) The state average for Science was 67% in 2011. English Language Arts 89% (2011) 89% (2010) 81% (2009) 83% (2008) 85% (2007) The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011. Math 78% (2011) 77% (2010) 81% (2009) 73% (2008) 86% (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 See Massachusetts' state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Science	This School
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	33%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	67%

Math	This School
All Students	78%
Female	74%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	38%

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

MCAS STE Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Biology 82% (2011) 72% (2010) 70% (2009) 71% (2008) 55% (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) Data not available for this school (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
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MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This School
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	45%

Introductory Physics	This School
Subgroup results not available

Chemistry	This School
Subgroup results not available

Technology/Engineering	This 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

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