Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 8
Reading

64% (2007)

63% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.
Writing

100% (2007)

50% (2006)

81% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.
Math

70% (2007)

75% (2006)

54% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 11
Reading

68% (2007)

61% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.
Writing

96% (2007)

59% (2006)

100% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.
Math

98% (2007)

72% (2006)

56% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in
grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
- The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills
defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Testing in Nebraska: An Overview
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