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  STARS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 73% (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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  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 11
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Special education students59%
English language learners51%

WritingThis School
All Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic90%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch74%
Special education students54%
English language learners79%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Special education students45%
English language learners53%
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 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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