Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
70% (2011)
63% (2010)
53% (2009)
64% (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
Math
60% (2011)
62% (2010)
36% (2009)
53% (2008)
46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
English Language Arts
42% (2011)
30% (2010)
37% (2009)
34% (2008)
45% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math
59% (2011)
37% (2010)
40% (2009)
24% (2008)
28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science
64% (2011)
60% (2010)
51% (2009)
73% (2008)
70% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts
62% (2011)
60% (2010)
50% (2009)
65% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math
58% (2011)
50% (2010)
32% (2009)
25% (2008)
39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
English Language Arts
69% (2011)
62% (2010)
55% (2009)
59% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
52% (2011)
50% (2010)
35% (2009)
38% (2008)
61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
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
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