MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 12% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 69% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 64% (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 Students67%
Female80%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities8%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female51%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities8%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students12%
Female6%
Male15%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities6%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female61%
Male74%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities35%

MathThis School
All Students24%
Female24%
Male24%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female77%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities40%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities40%
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
 8% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 8% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 33% (2009)
 30% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 31% (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 Students8%
Female6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White0%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged0%

Introductory PhysicsThis School
All Students33%
Female25%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged34%

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

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

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