MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asian64%
Hispanic66%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities33%
Limited English proficient14%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Hispanic70%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities30%
Limited English proficient37%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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  

Back to top >
  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 50% (2009)
 41% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 2% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards  

Back to top >
  MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
Male51%
African American50%
Asian53%
Hispanic47%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities20%
Limited English proficient4%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE 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  

Back to top >
How challenging is Revere High School?

Rocket Fuel