MCAP scores posted in ParentVue-How to Interpret?

[Anonymous]

MCAP scores from spring of 2025 are now posted in Parent Vue under a "Test History" button.

09/12/2025: MCAP Scores - The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores are now available to parents and students through ParentVUE and StudentVUE. For additional information regarding MCAP Testing, please visit this link.

That's great that we're getting them online rather than waiting months to see them via snail mail.

But unlike the MAP test results, there's nothing in the score page that shows how to interpret the results-just some scores and performance levels. I don't see anything about that in the link ParentVue directs us to.

Anyone know how to find info on how to interpret these scores and performance levels?

[Anonymous]

From my quick googling looks like the level is the thing to look at. It’s in a scale of 1-4: Beginning Learner (Level 1), Developing Learner (Level 2), Proficient Learner (Level 3), and Distinguished Learner (Level 4)

But yea I want more context! Thanks PP for posting though

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MCAP scores from spring of 2025 are now posted in Parent Vue under a "Test History" button.

09/12/2025: MCAP Scores - The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores are now available to parents and students through ParentVUE and StudentVUE. For additional information regarding MCAP Testing, please visit this link.

That's great that we're getting them online rather than waiting months to see them via snail mail.

But unlike the MAP test results, there's nothing in the score page that shows how to interpret the results-just some scores and performance levels. I don't see anything about that in the link ParentVue directs us to.

Anyone know how to find info on how to interpret these scores and performance levels?

Contact the office of testing and reporting to request for a copy of the individual student report. It has more info.

There is no supervisor listed so this is the highest ranking person in the directory:
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I got the report but only after first contacting the state.

[Anonymous]

This explanation is from 2022--not sure if it's still valid.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/siteassets/district/curriculum/mcap/parent-guides-for-elamath/sy22-understanding-the-mcap-score-report-ela-math---eng.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This explanation is from 2022--not sure if it's still valid.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/siteassets/district/curriculum/mcap/parent-guides-for-elamath/sy22-understanding-the-mcap-score-report-ela-math---eng.pdf

I don't think so. My kid has a scaled score that is shown as the middle of level 4 in the 2022 PDF, but it's a 3 in the Parentvue Portal this year. So maybe they change the score thresholds each year?

[Anonymous]

https://support.mdassessments.com/resources/reporting/MCAP%20Spring%202025%20ELA%20Math%20Score%20Interpretation%20Guide.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://support.mdassessments.com/resources/reporting/MCAP%20Spring%202025%20ELA%20Math%20Score%20Interpretation%20Guide.pdf

Thanks! Not sure why comms challenged MCPS couldn't have included that on the ParentVue website.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't seem like the guide means anything. We will probably have to wait for the actual report.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't seem like the guide means anything. We will probably have to wait for the actual report.

Well at least they’ve put the results online in a reasonable time frame this year. Baby steps for McPS. Maybe next year they’ll be able to post the results with an explanation alongside.

[Anonymous]

I get that these results are used in the headline indicators for Maryland about the share of students who are proficient in reading/math.

Does MCPS actually consider them for CES or MS/HS magnet placement?

[Anonymous]

Here you go

https://support.mdassessments.com/resources/reporting/MCAP-Cut%20Scores.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here you go

https://support.mdassessments.com/resources/reporting/MCAP-Cut%20Scores.pdf

This is labeled 2022--is it still valid?

[Anonymous]

I assume the individual score reports will be coming home physically later this fall, like last year. But it's nice to see the actual scores earlier, good on them for finally figuring it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here you go

https://support.mdassessments.com/resources/reporting/MCAP-Cut%20Scores.pdf

This is labeled 2022--is it still valid?

It works for my kids scores.. maybe there is a slight change.

[Anonymous]

3 is a passing/proficient score, and the score that most proficient kids get. 4s are pretty rare but do happen-- but not all above-average kids get 4s and it's not concerning not to get one even if you have a very smart kid. 1s are way behind. 2 is really the main score you would want more context on-- if they just barely missed a 3 it's probably no big deal, whereas if they're close to a 1 it would be something to look into more.

I believe the cut score between 2 and 3 is always 750 no matter the year or test, although I could be wrong.