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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 22% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 31% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 44% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 29% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 22% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 69% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 12% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students22%
Female15%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asian11%
Hispanic11%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students31%
Female37%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asian20%
Hispanic18%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient9%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female31%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asian26%
Hispanic21%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient19%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students44%
Female60%
Male31%
African Americann/a
Asian41%
Hispanic43%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient21%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female48%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asian46%
Hispanic50%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient21%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students48%
Female51%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asian66%
Hispanic50%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient27%

MathThis School
All Students29%
Female23%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asian52%
Hispanic17%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient12%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students22%
Female15%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asian12%
Hispanic24%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient8%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asian77%
Hispanic71%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient46%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female23%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asian24%
Hispanic24%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient17%
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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