William Howard Taft Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 84% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Language Usage
 71% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 62% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

Math
 88% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 81% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

Language Usage
 84% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 72% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

Math
 83% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 98% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

Science
 64% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 76% (2008)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

Language Usage
 70% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 83% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

Language Usage
 71% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 65% (2008)
The state average for Language Usage was 75% in 2011.

Math
 68% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 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

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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 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 different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 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.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview