Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

90% (2011)

92% (2010)

82% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.
Science

51% (2011)

52% (2010)

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

77% (2011)

79% (2010)

72% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.
Math

75% (2011)

86% (2010)

74% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading

95% (2011)

89% (2010)

87% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2011.
Language Usage

73% (2011)

74% (2010)

69% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 71% in 2011.
Math

84% (2011)

90% (2010)

72% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 9
Reading

84% (2011)

93% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.
Language Usage

68% (2011)

70% (2010)
The state average for Language Usage was 63% in 2011.
Math

79% (2011)

87% (2010)
The state average for Math was 70% 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