Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

67% (2008)

70% (2007)

62% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Writing

50% (2008)

64% (2007)

50% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.
Math

54% (2008)

82% (2007)

59% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

>90% (2008)

84% (2007)

72% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Science

44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Writing

>90% (2008)

79% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2008.
Math

>90% (2008)

87% (2007)

75% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

73% (2008)

89% (2007)

78% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Writing

60% (2008)

78% (2007)

78% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.
Math

65% (2008)

70% (2007)

67% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

54% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Writing

55% (2008)

74% (2007)

51% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.
Math

68% (2008)

70% (2007)

44% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science.
- The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Alaska: An Overview
See Alaska's state standards
Compare with test results from nearby schools