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  KSA Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.

Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 11 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 11 in history-government.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Kansas: An Overview

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  KSA Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities69%
English language learners42%

MathThis School
All Students75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities56%
English language learners75%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities79%
English language learners70%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities93%
English language learners70%

MathThis School
All Students82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities72%
English language learners70%
Source: KSDE, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 11 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 11 in history-government.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State 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 state standard.

Testing in Kansas: An Overview

See Kansas' state standards  

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