MCAS (educational test)

High School Analyzes Improved MCAS Scores; ELL Population Grows
Tuesday November 8, 2022
Island high school students have effectively bounced back from pandemic-era educational challenges with improved MCAS scores, as the English Language Learner program grows.
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MCAS Scores Reveal A Return to Normalcy
Thursday September 29, 2022
Three years after the pandemic upended established learning curriculums, Martha's Vineyard public school students have turned in a solid performance on statewide testing.
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MCAS Scores Lower for Island Schools, Following State Trend During Pandemic
Thursday September 23, 2021
Martha’s Vineyard public school students experienced a dip in MCAS scores following a difficult two years that involved virtual learning during the Covid pandemic.
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High School Helps Students Prep for MCAS
Wednesday April 7, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee heard an extensive progress report Monday on an ongoing MCAS test preparation program at the high school, as the state-sanctioned standardized test nears.
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Island Students Turn in Solid Scores on MCAS
Thursday September 26, 2019
Bill Eville

Vineyard elementary schools scored well across the board on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), earning marks well above the state average. Science continues to be a standout.

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Martha's Vineyard Students Turn in Strong Performance on MCAS
Wednesday October 3, 2018
Holly Pretsky

Island students generally excelled in English language arts and saw lower scores in mathematics, results from state standardized tests show.

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Vineyard Students Post Strong Scores on MCAS Test
Thursday October 26, 2017
Bill Eville

In general, Martha’s Vineyard schools did well, in particular the Tisbury School which scored at least 20 percentage points above the state average in all grades and subjects for meeting or exceeding expectations.

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Martha's Vineyard Students Turn in High Marks Amid Tangled Landscape of State Tests
Tuesday September 27, 2016
Sara Brown

State test scores released this week show Martha’s Vineyard public schools performing well nearly across the board, with most ranked in the top levels in the state’s accountability system.

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Uneven MCAS Scores for Vineyard Schools
Thursday September 25, 2014
While holding their place across the board for strong academic achievement, Vineyard public schools turned in mixed scores this year on the MCAS exam with some schools showing new areas that need improvement, especially when it comes to improving proficiency among low income, non-English-speaking and special needs students.
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Vineyard Students Perform Generally Well on MCAS Test, Exceed State Averages
Thursday September 26, 2013
Olivia Hull

With standardized test results made public last Friday, school leaders Islandwide have begun to examine the wealth of data and discuss student performance with staff and parents.

Scores from the MCAS test administered to Island students last spring show the majority of students at Island public schools are performing at or above state standards in English language arts, mathematics and science.

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