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  MEA Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 70% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 5 and 8 in writing, and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
  • Grade 8 writing results were not released by the state.
  • The MEA a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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