Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
81% (2011)
70% (2010)
61% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.
Math
73% (2011)
77% (2010)
75% (2009)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.
Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
76% (2011)
69% (2010)
71% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.
Math
85% (2011)
73% (2010)
74% (2009)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
69% (2011)
74% (2010)
75% (2009)
72% (2008)
75% (2007)
68% (2006)
74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.
Math
78% (2011)
74% (2010)
78% (2009)
73% (2008)
78% (2007)
70% (2006)
76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.
Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
- The results for grades 4 and 8 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
- The ITBS is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Iowa: An Overview
See Iowa's state standards
