Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
67% (2009)
34% (2008)
41% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.
Math
66% (2009)
39% (2008)
47% (2007)
54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
English Language Arts
47% (2009)
28% (2008)
67% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.
Math
47% (2009)
23% (2008)
73% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science
65% (2009)
69% (2008)
46% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.
English Language Arts
53% (2009)
63% (2008)
61% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.
Math
48% (2009)
56% (2008)
38% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
English Language Arts
87% (2009)
71% (2008)
63% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.
Math
73% (2009)
35% (2008)
57% (2007)
17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 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 and 8 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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