Westside High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Literacy
 80% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Grade 11

Literacy
 64% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 56% in 2009.

About the tests

• In 2008-2009 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math.
• The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Arkansas: An Overview

See Arkansas' state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 81% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2009.

Biology
 51% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 41% in 2009.

Geometry
 62% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 66% in 2009.

About the tests

• In 2008-2009 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
• The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2009 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Arkansas: An Overview

See Arkansas' state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools