MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 36% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 34% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 23% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 93% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 24% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 96% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 45% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 95% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% 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 Students36%
Female39%
Male33%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged41%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female47%
Male43%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students34%
Female40%
Male27%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female49%
Male45%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students23%
Female20%
Male26%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged28%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female70%
Male50%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female73%
Male84%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female38%
Male45%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female53%
Male50%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students24%
Female22%
Male26%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities18%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities91%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female44%
Male45%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities27%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female100%
Male88%
African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged94%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male97%
African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
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.

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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 75% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 5% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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

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  MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis School
All Students75%
Female75%
Male77%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 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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