Logo

FAST FACTS

Before diving into the details, let’s look at Massachusetts K-12 education from 30,000 feet.

 

 

MCAS NEXTGEN

Starting in elementary and middle schools in 2017, and high school in 2019, the state moved to the new NextGen MCAS, or MCAS 2.0.
 

MCAS LEGACY

Starting in 1998, students began taking the MCAS tests. Click here to see test results from prior years.

 

 

NAEP

NAEP is the Nation's Report Card is the largest ongoing assessment of what U.S. students know and can do.

 

OTHER REPORTS

Another way to assess school performance is using test scores across demographics, dropout rates, graduation rates, and post-graduation plans.

FINANCES

Detailed data about school finance is available on the DESE website for the past five years.