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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 29% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 31% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 22% (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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Female67%
Male38%
African American38%
Asian86%
Hispanic38%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities24%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female39%
Male31%
African American25%
Asian79%
Hispanic16%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students31%
Female27%
Male32%
African American16%
Asian48%
Hispanic25%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities10%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female84%
Male65%
African American64%
Asian86%
Hispanic75%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities34%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female38%
Male44%
African American25%
Asian80%
Hispanic44%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities12%
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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