Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 40% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Grade 5

Science
 25% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 26% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Grade 8

Science
 26% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

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Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 49% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 58% (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)
Data not available for this school (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)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 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

See Massachusetts' state standards  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

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