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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 22% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 31% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 16% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 17% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 15% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 30% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 35% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 33% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 15% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 0% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 9% (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 Students22%
Female27%
Male16%
African Americann/a
Asian14%
Hispanic10%
White35%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient7%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Female32%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asian29%
Hispanic18%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students16%
Female17%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asian20%
Hispanic12%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female17%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asian20%
Hispanic12%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students15%
Female12%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asian14%
Hispanic14%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities8%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students30%
Female33%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asian18%
Hispanic22%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities8%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female24%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asian28%
Hispanic22%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students35%
Female44%
Male27%
African American33%
Asian38%
Hispanic34%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities18%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female22%
Male27%
African American34%
Asian29%
Hispanic20%
White23%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities12%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students33%
Female26%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asian40%
Hispanic29%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female28%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asian40%
Hispanic21%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students15%
Female13%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asian14%
Hispanic10%
White18%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged25%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Female68%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asian69%
Hispanic50%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis School
All Students27%
Female30%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asian28%
Hispanic10%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
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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