Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

87% (2008)

91% (2007)

79% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Writing

76% (2008)

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2008.
Math

82% (2008)

80% (2007)

68% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

92% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Science

64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Writing

79% (2008)

75% (2007)

84% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.
Math

79% (2008)

74% (2007)

74% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% 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
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