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| DC-CAS Results |
Scale: % at or above proficient
Secondary School
Reading
 23% (2008)
 26% (2007)
29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 42% in 2008.
Math
16% (2008)
11% (2007)
25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: DCPS, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
- The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Secondary School results are for grades 6 though 8 and 10 combined.
- The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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| DC-CAS Results By Subgroup |
The test results by subgroup show how the
designated group of students is performing in comparison to the
general population.
Scale: % at or above proficient
Secondary School
| All Students | 23% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| White, non-Hispanic | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 23% |
| Disabled | 3% |
| Limited or not English proficient | 23% |
| All Students | 16% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White, non-Hispanic | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Disabled | 0% |
| Limited or not English proficient | 16% |
Source: DCPS, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
- The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Secondary School results are for grades 6 though 8 and 10 combined.
- The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia.
- The different student groups are identified by Washington, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS). If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, results are not reported for that group.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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