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How Did Salem's MCAS Scores Compare to Surrounding Communities?

A breakdown of Salem MCAS scores compared to Danvers, Hamilton-Wenham, Manchester-Essex, and Beverly.

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test results were released to the public this week. 

We've detailed how Beverly did on the 2012 MCAS test, but if you're wondering how the Witch City did in comparison to our neighbors, here's a look. 

District Proficient or Higher Needs Improvement Failing Warning Students Included Beverly ELA 72 22 6 2,249 Beverly Math 59 28 12 2,246 Danvers ELA 74 20 5 1,967 Danvers Math 61 28 11 1,962 Ham-Wen ELA 86 11 3 1,055 Ham-Wen Math 78 17 4 1,058 Manchester-Essex ELA 89 9 1 823 Manchester-Essex Math 82 15 3 825 Peabody ELA 69 24 8 3,136 Peabody Math 54 31 16 3,137 Salem ELA 53 31 16 2,384 Salem Math 43 30 27 2,397

Thoughts on the results? Let us know in the comments. 

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