Scale: % meeting or exceeding proficiency
Grade 3
Reading
63% (2010)
37% (2009)
44% (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.
Math
63% (2010)
39% (2009)
40% (2008)
37% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Reading
38% (2010)
40% (2009)
45% (2008)
28% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.
Math
38% (2010)
40% (2009)
32% (2008)
15% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Reading
52% (2010)
53% (2009)
48% (2008)
42% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.
Math
34% (2010)
41% (2009)
43% (2008)
23% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Reading
48% (2010)
53% (2009)
36% (2008)
37% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2010.
Math
44% (2010)
29% (2009)
45% (2008)
31% (2007)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
74% (2010)
51% (2009)
43% (2008)
49% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.
Math
46% (2010)
33% (2009)
29% (2008)
36% (2007)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
63% (2010)
49% (2009)
54% (2008)
37% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2010.
Math
39% (2010)
20% (2009)
23% (2008)
15% (2007)
The state average for Math was 46% 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
