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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 78% (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 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Hispanic82%
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities66%
Limited English proficient50%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asian98%
Hispanic36%
White84%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities37%
Limited English proficient31%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asian79%
Hispanic36%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities30%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Hispanic78%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities76%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Hispanic58%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities34%
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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