Madison James Foster Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 3

Social Studies
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
 32% (2007)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 57% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Grade 5

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 65% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Grade 6

Social Studies
 43% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2008.

Science
 45% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 62% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 in math and English language arts and in grades 3, 5, 6 and 7 in science and social studies.
• The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

Testing in Louisiana: An Overview

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Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 4

Social Studies
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 62% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 75% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies.
• The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

Testing in Louisiana: An Overview

See Louisiana's state standards

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