Adams Elementary School

Elementary School

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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Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

Testing in Washington, D.C. : An Overview