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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 74% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 80% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2007.

Science
 68% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2007.

Language Usage
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Language Usage
 73% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 2 through 10 in reading, math and language usage and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration for grades 3 through 10 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview

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  ISAT Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Special education50%

Language UsageThis School
All Students74%
Female78%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Special education31%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Special education94%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Special education73%

Language UsageThis School
All Students86%
Female93%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Special education55%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Special education55%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged96%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female61%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged72%

Language UsageThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged84%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Special education58%

Language UsageThis School
All Students73%
Female87%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Special education50%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female74%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Special education58%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 2 through 10 in reading, math and language usage and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration for grades 3 through 10 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview  

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