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Agawam Middle School

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MCAS Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 5 Science 50% (2009) 57% (2008) 51% (2007) 48% (2006) The state average for Science was 49% in 2009. English Language Arts 62% (2009) 58% (2008) 51% (2007) 61% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009. Math 59% (2009) 55% (2008) 51% (2007) 41% (2006) The state average for Math was 54% in 2009. Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009 Grade 6 English Language Arts 69% (2009) 70% (2008) 72% (2007) 65% (2006) The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009. Math 61% (2009) 60% (2008) 60% (2007) 57% (2006) The state average for Math was 57% 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. Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview See Massachusetts' state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science	This School
All Students	50%
Female	48%
Male	52%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	20%

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	62%
Female	65%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	11%

Math	This School
All Students	59%
Female	58%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	13%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This School
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	21%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This School
All Students	61%
Female	61%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	12%
Limited English proficient	33%

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.