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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 29% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 16% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 22% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 30% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 49% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

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

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% 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 Students29%
Female32%
Male24%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged40%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female56%
Male53%
African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students16%
Female19%
Male13%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
White20%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged17%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female57%
Male48%
African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female27%
Male34%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged38%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students49%
Female46%
Male55%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged54%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female30%
Male38%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female87%
Male72%
African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female51%
Male53%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female81%
Male63%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities40%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female31%
Male37%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students22%
Female33%
Male12%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged34%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female81%
Male62%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female97%
Male85%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
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

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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 68% (2008)
 42% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2008.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 55% in 2008.

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

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students68%
Female61%
Male75%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged68%

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, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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