Scoring and Results
The MCAS scale ranges from 200 to 280. Performance levels correspond to the following score points on the scale:
General MCAS Performance Level Definitions
| Grade | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3 | Reading, Math |
| 4 | English Language Arts Reading Comprehension and Composition, Math |
| 5 | English Language Arts Reading Comprehension, Math, and Science and Technology/Engineering |
| 6 | English Language Arts Reading Comprehension, Math |
| 7 | English Language Arts Reading Comprehension and Composition, and Math |
| 8 | English Language Arts Reading Comprehension, Math, Science and Technology/Engineering |
| 10 | English Language Arts Reading Comprehension and Composition, Math, Science |
| HS | Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, or Technology/Engineering |
| Performance Level | Definition |
| Advanced (260-280) | Students at this level demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of rigorous subject matter and provide sophisticated solutions to complex problems. |
| Proficient (240-259) | Students at this level demonstrate a solid understanding of challenging subject matter and solve a wide variety of problems. |
| Needs Improvement (220-239) | Students at this level demonstrate a partial understanding of subject matter and solve some simple problems. |
| Warning/Failing (200-219) | Students at this level demonstrate a minimal understanding of subject matter and do not solve simple problems. |
An Educational Proficiency Plan EPP must be developed for the subject matter area(s) in English Language Arts and mathematics in which students did not meet or exceed a scaled score of 240.
10th graders who achieve an Advanced score in either the ELA or Mathematics section of the test, at least a Proficient on the other section, and have a score that puts them in the top 25% in their school district become eligible for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. Recipients receive a tuition waiver to attend state colleges and universities in Massachusetts. The waiver is in effect for 8 consecutive traditional semesters or 4 years.
MCAS school and district level reports are released each summer on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website.
Read more about this topic: Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
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