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MCAS Information 2026 - 2027

MCAS Grade 10 Dates

  • MCAS ELA        -  March 23 and 24, 2027
  • MCAS Math     -  May 18 and 19, 2027
  • MCAS Biology - June 1 and 2, 2027

*Medical documentation will be required for absent grade 10 students on these days.

As of December 2024, MCAS scores are no longer used to determine a student's Competency Determination (CD) for graduation purposes. As mandated by federal and state law, participation in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing program continues to be a requirement for all students. The assessment serves several important functions in the evaluation of student achievement and school performance. Specifically, MCAS is required for the following purposes:

  • All first-time grade 10 students must participate in MCAS testing
  • Results are used for school and district accountability reporting
  • Scores determine eligibility for:
    • The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
    • The Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery Award

The state is continuing the Next-Generation MCAS tests for ELA, Mathematics, and Science (Biology) for grade ten. These tests will be given electronically.