Penquis Valley High School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 59% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2007.

Grade 8

Reading
 48% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 44% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2007.

Writing
 29% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 5 and 8 in writing and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
• The MEA a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Writing
 26% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2007.

Critical Reading
 30% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Critical Reading was 46% in 2007.

Math
 21% (2007)
The state average for Math was 40% in 2007.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Maine used the Maine High School Assessment (MHSA) to test students in grade 11 in critical reading, math and writing.
• The results reported show how well students are mastering state standards, specific skills defined by the state of Maine.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Maine: An Overview

See Maine's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools