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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 90% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 74% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 94% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Hispanic64%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities55%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic50%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities28%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Hispanic36%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities35%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Hispanic73%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities64%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asian96%
Hispanic45%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities35%
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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards  

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