Scale: % meeting or exceeding proficiency
Grade 3
Reading
71% (2008)
76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.
Math
57% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
75% (2008)
64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.
Math
77% (2008)
62% (2007)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
57% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2008.
Math
56% (2008)
60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math.
- The HSA is a standards-based test that measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Testing in Hawaii: An Overview
See Hawaii's state standards
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