Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Scoring

Scaled scores fall between 200 and 280.

Levels are as follows:

Failing/warning (200-218)

Needs Improvement (220-238)

Proficient (240-258)

Advanced (260-280)

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. Educational Proficiency Plan

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. (http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/adams.html)