Richard A. Shields Elementary School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 2

Reading
 83% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 >95% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2008.

Grade 3

Reading
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Writing
 61% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Grade 5

Reading
 >95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11.
• Only the scores for reading and math in grades 2 through 10, writing in grades 3 though 10, and science in grades 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Delaware: An Overview

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11.
• Only the scores for reading and math in grades 2 through 10, writing in grades 3 though 10, and science in grades 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware.
• The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Delaware: An Overview