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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 56% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students58%
Female65%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged66%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female62%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female66%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities36%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female64%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities9%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female43%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged64%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students66%
Female62%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged69%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female64%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female81%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged76%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female74%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
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  

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