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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 43% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 45% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 47% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 45% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students43%
Female54%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Not economically disadvantaged49%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female46%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students47%
Female56%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Not economically disadvantaged47%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female39%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
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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