Scale: % at or above proficient
Elementary School
Reading

52% (2011)

50% (2010)

47% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.
Social Studies

16% (2011)

7% (2010)

14% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.
Science

33% (2011)

30% (2010)

30% (2009)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.
Writing

3% (2011)

34% (2010)

32% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.
Math

40% (2011)

40% (2010)

21% (2009)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
Source: KY Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Middle School
Reading

51% (2011)

37% (2010)

57% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.
Social Studies

38% (2011)

15% (2010)

25% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.
Science

35% (2011)

22% (2010)

32% (2009)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2011.
Writing

24% (2011)

10% (2010)

13% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2011.
Math

43% (2011)

35% (2010)

54% (2009)
The state average for Math was 65% 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