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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. — Students in the Northborough-Southborough School District scored well above the state average on the MCAS tests, according to a report released by the Department of Education on Wednesday.
Students in grades 3–8 and 10 posted strong scores in English, math and science and technology/engineering. In all three categories, students achieved scores of "proficient" and "advanced" at levels exceeding the state average.
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests are designed to meet the requirements of the Education Reform Law of 1993. Students are tested each spring and must pass the grade 10 tests in English language arts, math and one of the four high school science and engineering/technology subjects to receive their diploma.
The following scores were reported on the grade 10 MCAS:
- English/Language Arts: 100 percent of Algonquin students scored proficient or higher, compared to 88 percent statewide; however, the results show that 1 percent of Algonquin students need improvement. No Algonquin students failed.
- Math: 96 percent of Algonquin students scored proficient or higher, compared to 78 percent statewide. While 15 percent of state students showed the need for improvement, only 3 percent of Algonquin students need improvement. No Algonquin students failed.
- Science and technology/engineering: 92 percent of Algonquin students scored proficient or higher, compared to 69 percent statewide. While 25 percent of state students showed the need for improvement, only 8 percent of Algonquin students scored in that category. No Algonquin students failed.
To read the full score breakdown for Algonquin, click here. Scores for Northborough students in grades 3–8 are available here. Scores for Southborough students in grades 3–8 are available here.
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