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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 37% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 51% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 37% (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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female58%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities50%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female26%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities43%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students37%
Female54%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged40%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female46%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female53%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities27%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students50%
Female52%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities20%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female39%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities13%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female69%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged57%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female30%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
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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