Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts

43% (2011)

28% (2010)

39% (2009)

45% (2008)

46% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
Math

45% (2011)

47% (2010)

47% (2009)

53% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
English Language Arts

36% (2011)

40% (2010)

42% (2009)

44% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

25% (2011)

38% (2010)

37% (2009)

31% (2008)

27% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science

34% (2011)

35% (2010)

43% (2009)

39% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts

52% (2011)

46% (2010)

45% (2009)

42% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math

45% (2011)

39% (2010)

34% (2009)

38% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% 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
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