Federal

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 53% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 31% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 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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Scale: % at or above proficient

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