Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
89% (2011)
86% (2010)
75% (2009)
89% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
Math
81% (2011)
84% (2010)
74% (2009)
84% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
English Language Arts
76% (2011)
70% (2010)
89% (2009)
72% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math
76% (2011)
67% (2010)
84% (2009)
79% (2008)
75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science
82% (2011)
88% (2010)
80% (2009)
83% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts
92% (2011)
94% (2010)
86% (2009)
83% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math
90% (2011)
83% (2010)
85% (2009)
84% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
English Language Arts
93% (2011)
87% (2010)
94% (2009)
86% (2008)
92% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
94% (2011)
92% (2010)
89% (2009)
83% (2008)
87% (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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