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
See Massachusetts' state standards
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