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  MCAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 26% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 38% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 82% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 25% (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

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  MCAS Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students26%
Female26%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asian22%
Hispanic7%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient19%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students58%
Female63%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asian62%
Hispanic21%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient51%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female54%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asian51%
Hispanic21%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient42%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female63%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asian59%
Hispanic21%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient28%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female62%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asian71%
Hispanic28%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient50%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female75%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
Hispanic58%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient27%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female45%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asian48%
Hispanic26%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities9%
Limited English proficient18%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Female37%
Male37%
African American50%
Asian26%
Hispanic34%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient8%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
African American90%
Asian78%
Hispanic86%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient68%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female46%
Male39%
African American30%
Asian41%
Hispanic20%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient13%
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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