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Lowell, MA 01852

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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 16% (2011)
 18% (2010)
 22% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 22% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 42% (2011)
 27% (2010)
 31% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math
 39% (2011)
 22% (2010)
 34% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 27% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 44% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 26% (2011)
 39% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 57% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

Math
 37% (2011)
 31% (2010)
 29% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Science
 11% (2011)
 17% (2010)
 22% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 28% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 60% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

Math
 35% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 30% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 28% (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 Students16%
Female12%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asian6%
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient4%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students42%
Female52%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient29%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female38%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient28%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students27%
Female32%
Male20%
African Americann/a
Asian23%
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient11%

MathThis School
All Students26%
Female26%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asian29%
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient18%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female68%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asian55%
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient33%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female37%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asian40%
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient20%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students11%
Female12%
Male11%
African Americann/a
Asian15%
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female70%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asian65%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient29%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female41%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient30%
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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