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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 36% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 99% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 7
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
African American93%
Asian95%
Hispanic96%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female76%
Male84%
African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis School
All Students36%
Female27%
Male48%
African American26%
Asian42%
Hispanic41%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged36%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
African American99%
Asian93%
Hispanic100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged96%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female74%
Male87%
African American73%
Asian97%
Hispanic86%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis School
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%

MathThis School
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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

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  MCAS STE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
Data not available for this school (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2008.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this school (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 55% in 2008.

Chemistry
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2008.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE 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 STE Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis School
Subgroup results not available

Introductory PhysicsThis School
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis School
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE 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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