Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading
82% (2009)
81% (2008)
88% (2007)
82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
76% (2009)
74% (2008)
77% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
82% (2009)
83% (2008)
80% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.
Social Studies
80% (2009)
84% (2008)
86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2009.
Science
74% (2009)
74% (2008)
74% (2007)
73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 74% in 2009.
Language Arts
59% (2009)
63% (2008)
70% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 62% in 2009.
Math
68% (2009)
76% (2008)
73% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests (WKCE-CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
- The WKCE-CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Wisconsin: An Overview
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