Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science
26% (2011)
25% (2010)
26% (2009)
27% (2008)
18% (2007)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
English Language Arts
50% (2011)
53% (2010)
58% (2009)
43% (2008)
40% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
Math
50% (2011)
44% (2010)
46% (2009)
51% (2008)
35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
English Language Arts
61% (2011)
59% (2010)
55% (2009)
61% (2008)
59% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math
63% (2011)
53% (2010)
62% (2009)
49% (2008)
49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
English Language Arts
70% (2011)
63% (2010)
63% (2009)
71% (2008)
54% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.
Math
51% (2011)
44% (2010)
41% (2009)
44% (2008)
30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Science
30% (2011)
32% (2010)
38% (2009)
23% (2008)
32% (2007)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.
English Language Arts
73% (2011)
71% (2010)
82% (2009)
67% (2008)
75% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.
Math
50% (2011)
39% (2010)
43% (2009)
37% (2008)
39% (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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