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Holyoke, MA 01040

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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 36% (2011)
 40% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

Math
 55% (2011)
 53% (2010)
 39% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 31% (2011)
 19% (2010)
 31% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

Math
 29% (2011)
 19% (2010)
 29% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Science
 13% (2011)
 31% (2010)
 21% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 40% (2011)
 32% (2010)
 34% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math
 25% (2011)
 24% (2010)
 26% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 32% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 42% (2011)
 47% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 42% (2011)
 47% (2010)
 41% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 56% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math
 34% (2011)
 32% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 15% (2011)
 27% (2010)
 28% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 19% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 60% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math
 29% (2011)
 42% (2010)
 32% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 27% (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

See Massachusetts' state standards

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students36%
Female32%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient9%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female40%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities35%
Limited English proficient27%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students31%
Female30%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient14%

MathThis School
All Students29%
Female30%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient19%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students13%
Female12%
Male14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Female44%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female18%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient17%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students42%
Female51%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient9%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female35%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient18%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students56%
Female67%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities6%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female45%
Male22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities6%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students15%
Female15%
Male17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female66%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis School
All Students29%
Female29%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities0%
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 different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • 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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