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  MEA Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 71% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 25% (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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  MHSA Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Science
 38% (2008)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2008.

Writing
 44% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

Critical Reading
 43% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Critical Reading was 48% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Maine used the Maine High School Assessment (MHSA) to test students in grade 11 in critical reading, math, writing and science.
  • The results reported show how well students are mastering state standards, specific skills defined by the state of Maine.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Maine: An Overview

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