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  STARS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 93% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Science
 99% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 4, 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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  STARS Results By Subgroup
 
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

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaska Native100%
White, not Hispanic99%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch84%
Special education students100%
English language learners46%

ScienceThis School
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch100%
Special education students97%
English language learners91%

WritingThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic98%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch89%
Special education students97%
English language learners64%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic98%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch93%
Special education students97%
English language learners72%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 4, 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska 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 proficient on the test.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview  

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