Ruston Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 3

Social Studies
 45% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 73% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Grade 5

Social Studies
 41% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 51% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 65% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 in math and English language arts and in grades 3, 5, 6 and 7 in science and social studies.
• The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

Testing in Louisiana: An Overview

See Louisiana's state standards  

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 4

Social Studies
 59% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 62% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies.
• The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

Testing in Louisiana: An Overview

See Louisiana's state standards

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