Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
64% (2008)
72% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.
Math
59% (2008)
64% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
70% (2008)
70% (2007)
48% (2006)
80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Social Studies
84% (2008)
79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2008.
Science
67% (2008)
62% (2007)
41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
Language Arts
65% (2008)
66% (2007)
55% (2006)
76% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2008.
Math
60% (2008)
71% (2007)
40% (2006)
73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
69% (2008)
63% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Math
63% (2008)
52% (2007)
56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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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