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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 53% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 47% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 34% (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 Students53%
Female58%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged57%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students47%
Female50%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities9%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female48%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities18%
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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