Downes (John R.) Elementary School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 2

Reading
 84% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

Math
 >95% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 >95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

Grade 3

Reading
 95% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2009)
 58% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 >95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2009)
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Grade 5

Reading
 84% (2009)
 >95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

Writing
 75% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

About the Tests

• In 2008-2009 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 2008-2009 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