Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
60% (2009)
66% (2008)
70% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math
66% (2009)
71% (2008)
69% (2007)
77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
65% (2009)
70% (2008)
69% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Social Studies
85% (2009)
86% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2009.
Science
62% (2009)
61% (2008)
78% (2007)
62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2009.
Language Arts
58% (2009)
71% (2008)
75% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2009.
Math
65% (2009)
62% (2008)
66% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
78% (2009)
72% (2008)
81% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Math
76% (2009)
63% (2008)
73% (2007)
67% (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.
Testing in Wisconsin: An Overview
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