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Matthew J Kuss Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 606 students |

PHONE: (508) 675-8335

FAX: (508) 677-1984

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52 Globe Mills Avenue

Fall River, MA 02724

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MCAS Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 English Language Arts 60% (2011) 57% (2010) 49% (2009) 36% (2008) 42% (2007) The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011. Math 54% (2011) 44% (2010) 44% (2009) 28% (2008) 20% (2007) The state average for Math was 58% in 2011. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 7 English Language Arts 57% (2011) 54% (2010) 46% (2009) 41% (2008) 42% (2007) The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011. Math 38% (2011) 48% (2010) 33% (2009) 19% (2008) 22% (2007) The state average for Math was 51% in 2011. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011 Grade 8 Science 36% (2011) 27% (2010) 20% (2009) 22% (2008) 15% (2007) The state average for Science was 39% in 2011. English Language Arts 67% (2011) 64% (2010) 66% (2009) 45% (2008) 59% (2007) The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011. Math 51% (2011) 48% (2010) 32% (2009) 29% (2008) 22% (2007) The state average for Math was 52% 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 See Massachusetts' state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	52%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	28%

Math	This School
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	52%
African American	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Students with disabilities	8%

Math	This School
All Students	38%
Female	41%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	8%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science	This School
All Students	36%
Female	38%
Male	35%
African American	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	13%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	67%
Female	74%
Male	61%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	26%

Math	This School
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	50%
African American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	11%

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 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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