Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
72% (2011)
77% (2010)
50% (2009)
76% (2008)
64% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
Math
64% (2011)
79% (2010)
59% (2009)
81% (2008)
74% (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)
84% (2009)
36% (2008)
48% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math
36% (2011)
29% (2010)
57% (2009)
56% (2008)
48% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science
56% (2011)
71% (2010)
60% (2009)
54% (2008)
69% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts
81% (2011)
80% (2010)
78% (2009)
73% (2008)
71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math
67% (2011)
78% (2010)
78% (2009)
71% (2008)
55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
English Language Arts
88% (2011)
75% (2010)
73% (2009)
83% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
84% (2011)
77% (2010)
65% (2009)
78% (2008)
82% (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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