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Lowell, MA 01854

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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 25% (2011)
 21% (2010)
 24% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 40% (2011)
 41% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math
 37% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 56% (2011)
 59% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 38% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 68% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math
 57% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 21% (2011)
 24% (2010)
 24% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 22% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 73% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math
 56% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 37% (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

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female16%
Male30%
African American9%
Asian29%
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient11%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Female41%
Male38%
African American54%
Asian42%
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient29%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female40%
Male36%
African American36%
Asian48%
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities11%
Limited English proficient31%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students56%
Female64%
Male51%
African American73%
Asian55%
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities15%
Limited English proficient43%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female46%
Male33%
African American60%
Asian41%
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient22%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female75%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities35%
Limited English proficient39%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female52%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities27%
Limited English proficient31%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Female11%
Male32%
African American9%
Asian31%
Hispanic2%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient4%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female81%
Male63%
African American73%
Asian77%
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient42%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female54%
Male57%
African American45%
Asian72%
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities16%
Limited English proficient37%
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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