Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

70% (2011)

89% (2010)

85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.
Science

35% (2011)

33% (2010)

49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.
Language Usage

55% (2011)

72% (2010)

73% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.
Math

70% (2011)

78% (2010)

73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading

81% (2011)

94% (2010)

95% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2011.
Language Usage

57% (2011)

46% (2010)

57% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 71% in 2011.
Math

76% (2011)

55% (2010)

76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 9
Reading

75% (2011)

78% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.
Language Usage

29% (2011)

53% (2010)
The state average for Language Usage was 63% in 2011.
Math

50% (2011)

50% (2010)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 10
Reading

93% (2011)

91% (2010)

79% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
Science

59% (2011)

64% (2010)

57% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.
Language Usage

72% (2011)

73% (2010)

55% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 73% in 2011.
Math

62% (2011)

82% (2010)

74% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
- The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
- The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific
skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Idaho: An Overview
See Idaho's state standards