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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 56% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 37% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 14% (2006)
 25% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 30% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 38% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 81% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 59% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 34% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 69% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 13% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students56%
Female67%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged64%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female62%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students37%
Female41%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities25%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female38%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities17%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female16%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities10%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Female37%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities20%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Female21%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities11%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female41%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female97%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities40%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female41%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities10%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students34%
Female31%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged44%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female29%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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