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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 32% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 52% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 57% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 30% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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 5
ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Female31%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities5%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students52%
Female60%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities5%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female32%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities9%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female61%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities12%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female50%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities12%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female58%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female33%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities15%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female40%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students70%
Female81%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities24%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female49%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities4%
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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards  

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