George Read Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 63% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Writing
 57% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Social Studies
 47% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 52% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2008.

Writing
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 43% (2004)
The state average for Math was 65% 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