Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
English Language Arts
44% (2011)
44% (2010)
37% (2009)
58% (2008)
58% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
30% (2011)
32% (2010)
33% (2009)
39% (2008)
28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
English Language Arts
61% (2011)
47% (2010)
58% (2009)
63% (2008)
58% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.
Math
30% (2011)
35% (2010)
29% (2009)
31% (2008)
25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Science
25% (2011)
21% (2010)
18% (2009)
24% (2008)
26% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.
English Language Arts
68% (2011)
67% (2010)
65% (2009)
73% (2008)
71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.
Math
27% (2011)
34% (2010)
21% (2009)
29% (2008)
25% (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
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