West Valley High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Reading
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Grade 10

Reading
 88% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 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

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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 76% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Alaska used the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing and math.
• The HSGQE is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Alaska.
• The HSGQE is a high school graduation requirement.
• 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