Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
English Language Arts
74% (2007)
62% (2006)
66% (2005)
55% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2007.
Math
69% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
English Language Arts
47% (2007)
63% (2006)
51% (2005)
57% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2007.
Math
31% (2007)
47% (2006)
45% (2005)
51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Science
48% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2007.
English Language Arts
65% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2007.
Math
56% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
English Language Arts
67% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2007.
Math
60% (2007)
42% (2006)
46% (2005)
40% (2004)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
English Language Arts
90% (2007)
67% (2006)
58% (2005)
56% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2007.
Math
49% (2007)
24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Science
30% (2007)
55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2007.
English Language Arts
83% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2007.
Math
31% (2007)
48% (2006)
52% (2005)
43% (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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