Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 4
English Language Arts

51% (2011)

65% (2010)

72% (2009)

43% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

48% (2011)

54% (2010)

66% (2009)

48% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science

70% (2011)

75% (2010)

58% (2009)

77% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts

81% (2011)

76% (2010)

67% (2009)

74% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math

67% (2011)

68% (2010)

62% (2009)

55% (2008)

52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
English Language Arts

75% (2011)

78% (2010)

71% (2009)

72% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

74% (2011)

75% (2010)

69% (2009)

72% (2008)

73% (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
See Massachusetts' state standards
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