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.
Testing in Idaho: An Overview
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