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  KSA Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 73% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 11 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 11 in history-government.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Kansas: An Overview

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

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities40%
English language learners73%

MathThis School
All Students70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners67%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged72%
English language learners67%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
English language learners86%

MathThis School
All Students96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
English language learners91%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 11 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 11 in history-government.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 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 state standard.

Testing in Kansas: An Overview

See Kansas' state standards  

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