King Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 48% (2011)
 50% (2010)
 49% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

Math
 58% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 53% (2009)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Grade 4

Reading
 51% (2011)
 53% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Math
 66% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Grade 5

Reading
 64% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 64% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.

Math
 62% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 68% (2009)
The state average for Math was 80% in 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

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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: % at or above proficient

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 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 different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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