GreatSchools district data sources & information

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)

Science, English Language Arts, Math

In 2016-2017 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grade 10 in English Language Arts and Math, and grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, 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.

source: Massachusetts Department of Education, 2017

MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering (MCAS STE) Tests

Biology I, Physics

In 2016-2017 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE 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.

source: Massachusetts Department of Education, 2017

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)

English Language Arts, Math

In 2016-2017, students were tested with the PARCC assessment for grades 3-8 in English and Math.

source: Massachusetts Department of Education, 2017