AIMS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 54% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing
 71% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.

Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Science
 32% (2009)
 27% (2008)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2009.

Writing
 91% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 69% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.

Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Writing
 84% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 66% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 44% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 21% (2009)
 23% (2008)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

Writing
 70% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 34% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) was used to test students in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and high school.
  • AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona's learning standards.
  • Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate.
  • The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

Testing in Arizona: An Overview

See Arizona's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  TerraNova Results
 
Scale: National percentile rank (50 is the national average)


Grade 2
Reading Language Arts Literacy Math

35
30
31


32
35
37


34
35
36

 2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009 
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009


Grade 3
Reading Language Arts Literacy Math

25
36
24


27
37
31


48
49
39

 2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009 
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009


Grade 4
Reading Language Arts Literacy Math

32
45
42


32
52
47


51
57
49

 2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009 
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009


Grade 5
Reading Language Arts Literacy Math

29
41
48


27
42
46


31
35
47

 2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009 
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009


Grade 6
Reading Language Arts Literacy Math

32
35
52


26
27
41


25
26
44

 2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009 
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009


Grade 7
Reading Language Arts Literacy Math

47
31
38


43
32
42


43
30
34

 2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009 
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009


Grade 8
Reading Language Arts Literacy Math

35
42
33


38
52
42


30
43
31

 2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009   2007   2008   2009 
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Arizona used the TerraNova to test students in grades 2 through 9 in reading, language arts and mathematics. The TerraNova is given alone in grades 2 and 9 and in conjunction with the AIMS test in grades 3 through 8.
  • The TerraNova is a national norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Arizona scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average on the test.

Testing in Arizona: An Overview

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles

In 2008-2009 this school was designated "Performing Plus" by the Arizona Department of Education.
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About AZ LEARNS

  • Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year.
  • For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used.
  • Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

Testing in Arizona: An Overview

Compare with AZ LEARNS results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
How challenging is El Mirage School?