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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 50% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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 Students55%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Not economically disadvantaged73%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students50%
Female64%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged58%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female36%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female40%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged50%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female73%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female34%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
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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