Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
English Language Arts
88% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.
Math
92% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.
Source: NYSED, 2010-2011
Grade 7
English Language Arts
84% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.
Math
93% (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.
Source: NYSED, 2010-2011
Grade 8
English Language Arts
82% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.
Math
89% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.
Source: NYSED, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language
arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
- The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for
each grade by the state of New York.
- Please note that New York City district data is provided by the New York City Department of Education, whereas all other data is provided by the NY State Education Department.
- The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Testing in New York: An Overview
See New York's state standards
