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  STARS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 93% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.

Writing
 95% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 90% 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.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview

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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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female57%
Male72%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic70%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch56%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female61%
Male77%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic74%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch48%
Special education students59%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic93%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch87%
Special education students73%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic90%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch82%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female86%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic95%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch94%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic96%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch100%

WritingThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic95%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch86%
Special education students82%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic93%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch89%
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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