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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Language Usage
 68% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Language Usage
 63% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 62% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 75% (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
Asian93%
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Special education33%
LEP45%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female45%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asian47%
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Special education20%
LEP14%

Language UsageThis School
All Students68%
Female74%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Special education17%
LEP24%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Special education30%
LEP45%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Special education68%
LEP67%

Language UsageThis School
All Students63%
Female71%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Special education23%
LEP25%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Special education46%
LEP46%
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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