Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
78% (2007)
38% (2006)
44% (2005)
46% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2007.
Math
59% (2007)
25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
English Language Arts
43% (2007)
42% (2006)
39% (2005)
14% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2007.
Math
35% (2007)
41% (2006)
22% (2005)
10% (2004)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Science
38% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2007.
English Language Arts
54% (2007)
54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2007.
Math
54% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 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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