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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 45% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 29% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 23% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 14% (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 Students58%
Female57%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female47%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities18%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students29%
Female33%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient20%

MathThis School
All Students23%
Female22%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient0%
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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