Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
76% (2007)
88% (2006)
89% (2005)
78% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2007.
Math
79% (2007)
78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
English Language Arts
88% (2007)
64% (2006)
83% (2005)
78% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2007.
Math
72% (2007)
73% (2006)
71% (2005)
60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Science
65% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2007.
English Language Arts
92% (2007)
92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2007.
Math
65% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
English Language Arts
94% (2007)
90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2007.
Math
86% (2007)
82% (2006)
73% (2005)
76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
English Language Arts
91% (2007)
88% (2006)
84% (2005)
98% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2007.
Math
75% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Science
36% (2007)
58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2007.
English Language Arts
94% (2007)
88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2007.
Math
58% (2007)
60% (2006)
60% (2005)
73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% 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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