Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 6
Reading
78% (2007)
75% (2006)
78% (2005)
76% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.
Social Studies
65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.
Science
78% (2007)
84% (2006)
68% (2005)
82% (2004)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2007.
Math
69% (2007)
63% (2006)
68% (2005)
59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading
80% (2007)
74% (2006)
74% (2005)
72% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.
Social Studies
66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2007.
Science
78% (2007)
78% (2006)
67% (2005)
77% (2004)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.
Math
73% (2007)
66% (2006)
68% (2005)
59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
79% (2007)
68% (2006)
72% (2005)
78% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Social Studies
68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2007.
Science
79% (2007)
85% (2006)
78% (2005)
76% (2004)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2007.
Math
67% (2007)
60% (2006)
75% (2005)
63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science and in grades 3 through 8 in social studies.
- The WESTEST is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Testing in West Virginia: An Overview
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