Boston Arts Academy

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 55% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 33% (2004)
The state average for Math was 69% in 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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Biology was 42% in 2007.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 48% in 2007.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 35% in 2007.

Technology/Engineering
 24% (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 35% in 2007.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
• Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
• The MCAS STE 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

See Massachusetts' state standards