Middle School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2011)
 83% (2010)
 79% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 85% (2009)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 78% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Math
 92% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 88% (2009)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math
 81% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% 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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