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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 38% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 52% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 23% (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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Female47%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Limited English proficient37%

MathThis School
All Students24%
Female35%
Male12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Limited English proficient21%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students52%
Female45%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Limited English proficient45%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female54%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Limited English proficient45%
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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