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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 52% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 48% (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.

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 Students52%
Female53%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged57%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female47%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students42%
Female61%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female85%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities29%
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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