Maple

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 45% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math
 54% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 41% (2011)
 39% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 57% (2011)
 55% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 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  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

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