MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 69% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 49% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 72% (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.

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female80%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female56%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Female50%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities13%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female93%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities53%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female66%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female80%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities26%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female65%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities26%
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.

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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 27% (2008)
 38% (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
 19% (2008)
 13% (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.

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  MCAS STE Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis School
All Students27%
Female10%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White28%
Not economically disadvantaged20%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
All Students19%
Female9%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities0%

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

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