Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 6
Reading
87% (2008)
82% (2007)
84% (2006)
87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies
81% (2008)
75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2008.
Science
89% (2008)
86% (2007)
86% (2006)
91% (2005)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.
Math
83% (2008)
80% (2007)
80% (2006)
76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
85% (2008)
85% (2007)
87% (2006)
85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies
77% (2008)
72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2008.
Science
88% (2008)
85% (2007)
91% (2006)
83% (2005)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.
Math
79% (2008)
74% (2007)
83% (2006)
77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
79% (2008)
84% (2007)
84% (2006)
88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Social Studies
73% (2008)
79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2008.
Science
84% (2008)
89% (2007)
86% (2006)
90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.
Math
69% (2008)
71% (2007)
75% (2006)
78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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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