Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

81% (2007)

72% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Writing

78% (2007)

72% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.
Math

58% (2007)

60% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading

73% (2007)

82% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Writing

68% (2007)

82% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2007.
Math

63% (2007)

58% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading

93% (2007)

79% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Writing

76% (2007)

70% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.
Math

63% (2007)

63% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing.
- The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Alaska: An Overview
See Alaska's state standards
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