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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 26% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 23% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 18% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 18% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 24% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 32% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 34% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 13% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 5% (2009)
 0% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 51% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 16% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students26%
Female35%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female40%
Male20%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students23%
Female14%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Limited English proficient15%

MathThis School
All Students18%
Female9%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Limited English proficient8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students18%
Female20%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students24%
Female23%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students20%
Female20%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students32%
Female44%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female44%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students34%
Female26%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis School
All Students13%
Female5%
Male17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
White20%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students5%
Female5%
Male6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
White8%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities29%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female19%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
White23%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities18%
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 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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