MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 45% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% 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 Students76%
Female79%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female63%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities12%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female44%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female52%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities14%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female90%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities43%
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.

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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 43% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 38% (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
 26% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 13% (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)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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.

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


BiologyThis School
All Students43%
Female37%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Not economically disadvantaged42%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
All Students26%
Female30%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities0%

Technology/EngineeringThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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 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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