Scale: % meeting or exceeding proficiency
Grade 3
Reading
49% (2010)
22% (2009)
18% (2008)
18% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.
Math
35% (2010)
15% (2009)
5% (2008)
8% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Reading
41% (2010)
28% (2009)
26% (2008)
27% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.
Math
39% (2010)
5% (2009)
21% (2008)
17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Reading
34% (2010)
25% (2009)
21% (2008)
22% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.
Math
14% (2010)
13% (2009)
12% (2008)
6% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Reading
35% (2010)
21% (2009)
38% (2008)
17% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2010.
Math
20% (2010)
9% (2009)
19% (2008)
10% (2007)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2010.
Source: HI Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
Data not available for this school (2010)
42% (2009)
25% (2008)
25% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.
Math
Data not available for this school (2010)
16% (2009)
2% (2008)
10% (2007)
The state average for Math was 55% 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
