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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 14% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 20% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 21% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 15% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 13% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 8% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 22% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 22% (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 5
ScienceThis School
All Students14%
Female11%
Male17%
African Americann/a
Asian16%
Hispanic10%
White19%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient9%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students20%
Female22%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asian18%
Hispanic17%
White24%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient8%

MathThis School
All Students21%
Female15%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asian28%
Hispanic15%
White24%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students36%
Female45%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asian48%
Hispanic33%
White25%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient27%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female30%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asian47%
Hispanic13%
White24%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students36%
Female42%
Male31%
African American33%
Asian51%
Hispanic14%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient9%

MathThis School
All Students15%
Female18%
Male12%
African American8%
Asian21%
Hispanic8%
White16%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students8%
Female5%
Male10%
African American0%
Asian8%
Hispanic6%
White10%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient3%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female70%
Male46%
African American83%
Asian62%
Hispanic55%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient29%

MathThis School
All Students22%
Female23%
Male23%
African American17%
Asian22%
Hispanic16%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient9%
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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