Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science
18% (2007)
34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2007.
English Language Arts
40% (2007)
33% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2007.
Math
35% (2007)
22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
English Language Arts
59% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2007.
Math
49% (2007)
27% (2006)
31% (2005)
12% (2004)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
English Language Arts
54% (2007)
43% (2006)
52% (2005)
55% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2007.
Math
30% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Science
32% (2007)
18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2007.
English Language Arts
75% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2007.
Math
39% (2007)
25% (2006)
22% (2005)
37% (2004)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 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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