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  DC-CAS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Reading
 73% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 36% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: DCPS, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
  • The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject.
  • The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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  DC-CAS Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient


ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Black, non-Hispanic64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
White, non-Hispanic95%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Disabled43%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Black, non-Hispanic63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
White, non-Hispanic98%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Disabled34%
Source: DCPS, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
  • The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject.
  • The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia.
  • The different student groups are identified by Washington, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS). If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, results are not reported for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Washington, D.C. : An Overview  

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