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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 63% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% 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

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female53%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Not economically disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female75%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Hispanicn/a
White72%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female69%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female69%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities33%
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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