Scale: % meeting or exceeding proficiency
Grade 3
Reading
88% (2010)
84% (2009)
88% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.
Math
84% (2010)
79% (2009)
89% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Reading
82% (2010)
90% (2009)
79% (2008)
73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.
Math
74% (2010)
83% (2009)
61% (2008)
76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Reading
89% (2010)
89% (2009)
85% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.
Math
80% (2010)
79% (2009)
78% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Reading
84% (2010)
86% (2009)
81% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2010.
Math
73% (2010)
75% (2009)
72% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
About the Tests
- In 2009-2010 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math.
- The HSA is a standards-based test that measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Testing in Hawaii: An Overview
See Hawaii's state standards
