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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 59% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (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 Students78%
Female82%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities22%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities28%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students64%
Female69%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female41%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students59%
Female49%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities21%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities37%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female61%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities16%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
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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