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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Language Usage
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Language Usage
 68% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 62% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration 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.

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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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Special education33%
LEP48%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Special education17%
LEP14%

Language UsageThis School
All Students72%
Female74%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Special education39%
LEP33%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Special education28%
LEP38%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female94%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Special education61%
LEP65%

Language UsageThis School
All Students68%
Female77%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Special education36%
LEP41%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female85%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Special education36%
LEP65%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration 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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