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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 60% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 65% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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

See Massachusetts' state standards

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students51%
Female62%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Limited English proficient50%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Limited English proficient70%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students71%
Female83%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged71%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female62%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female66%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asian40%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities14%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students65%
Female72%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female69%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asian70%
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities21%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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