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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 38% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 39% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 31% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 29% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 21% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 34% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 26% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 45% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 28% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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 3
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students38%
Female37%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female32%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students31%
Female36%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient14%

MathThis School
All Students29%
Female26%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Female18%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities7%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students34%
Female42%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis School
All Students26%
Female27%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students45%
Female46%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities5%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female39%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities5%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female76%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities6%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female54%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students28%
Female27%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students64%
Female69%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities23%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female34%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities0%
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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards  

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