Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading
52% (2007)
56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.
Math
52% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
69% (2007)
70% (2006)
63% (2005)
67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.
Math
69% (2007)
64% (2006)
73% (2005)
63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.
Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
- The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
- The ITBS is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Iowa: An Overview
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