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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 46% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 46% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% 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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Female44%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female49%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Female51%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female55%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities19%
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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards  

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