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  STARS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 4, 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • 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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  STARS Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic88%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch67%

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic94%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch78%
Special education students68%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female89%
Male81%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic92%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch75%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female80%
Male76%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic80%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch69%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male84%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaska Native92%
White, not Hispanic88%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch75%
Special education students67%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female55%
Male46%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic59%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch40%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female75%
Male64%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic78%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch52%
Special education students38%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic93%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch81%
Special education students57%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female95%
Male73%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaska Native70%
White, not Hispanic87%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch77%
Special education students63%
English language learners55%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female98%
Male91%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaska Native83%
White, not Hispanic97%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch91%
Special education students82%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 4, 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • 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 different student groups were identified by the Nebraska 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 proficient on the test.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview  

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