Scale: % meeting or exceeding proficiency
Grade 3
Reading
18% (2008)
18% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.
Math
5% (2008)
8% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
26% (2008)
27% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.
Math
21% (2008)
17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
21% (2008)
22% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2008.
Math
12% (2008)
6% (2007)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
38% (2008)
17% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2008.
Math
19% (2008)
10% (2007)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2008.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
25% (2008)
25% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Math
2% (2008)
10% (2007)
The state average for Math was 40% 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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