Scale: % at or above proficient
Elementary School
Reading
59% (2011)
67% (2010)
69% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.
Social Studies
70% (2011)
71% (2010)
63% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.
Science
62% (2011)
62% (2010)
57% (2009)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.
Writing
59% (2011)
71% (2010)
33% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.
Math
61% (2011)
71% (2010)
62% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
Source: KY Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Middle School
Reading
87% (2011)
82% (2010)
85% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.
Social Studies
86% (2011)
59% (2010)
65% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.
Science
86% (2011)
83% (2010)
86% (2009)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2011.
Writing
76% (2011)
59% (2010)
74% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2011.
Math
84% (2011)
84% (2010)
77% (2009)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.
Source: KY Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
High School
Reading
84% (2011)
64% (2010)
82% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2011.
Social Studies
35% (2011)
52% (2010)
64% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2011.
Science
43% (2011)
56% (2010)
64% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.
Writing
35% (2011)
47% (2010)
56% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2011.
Math
48% (2011)
52% (2010)
39% (2009)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2011.
Source: KY Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math.
- The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined.
- The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.
Testing in Kentucky: An Overview
See Kentucky's state standards
