Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

38% (2008)

45% (2007)

31% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Writing

33% (2008)

30% (2007)

33% (2006)

28% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.
Math

38% (2008)

30% (2007)

38% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

56% (2008)

47% (2007)

54% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Science

<20% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Writing

50% (2008)

47% (2007)

58% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2008.
Math

38% (2008)

29% (2007)

65% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

56% (2008)

78% (2007)

36% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Writing

39% (2008)

57% (2007)

43% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.
Math

39% (2008)

52% (2007)

57% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading

65% (2008)

50% (2007)

42% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Writing

44% (2008)

15% (2007)

46% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.
Math

70% (2008)

62% (2007)

39% (2006)

57% (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