Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

50% (2009)

67% (2008)

64% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Math

36% (2009)

48% (2008)

44% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading

57% (2009)

64% (2008)

61% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math

51% (2009)

43% (2008)

48% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

63% (2009)

62% (2008)

72% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.
Social Studies

58% (2009)

61% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2009.
Science

55% (2009)

48% (2008)

54% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 74% in 2009.
Language Arts

38% (2009)

37% (2008)

45% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 62% in 2009.
Math

52% (2009)

40% (2008)

46% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests (WKCE-CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
- The WKCE-CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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