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  STARS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 98% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 98% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2008.

Writing
 90% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 94% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 97% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 97% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
The state average for Math was 88% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch97%
Students served in migrant programs91%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch97%
Special education students91%
Students served in migrant programs91%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic97%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch97%
Special education students91%

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic89%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch89%
English language learners100%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch100%
Special education students100%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch96%

ScienceThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch100%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch100%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch95%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic100%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch90%
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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