Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 4
Reading
71% (2009)
72% (2008)
72% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Social Studies
88% (2009)
84% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2009.
Science
63% (2009)
66% (2008)
65% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2009.
Language Arts
70% (2009)
66% (2008)
64% (2007)
62% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2009.
Math
65% (2009)
63% (2008)
73% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
75% (2009)
75% (2008)
64% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Math
76% (2009)
68% (2008)
68% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
77% (2009)
75% (2008)
69% (2007)
78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Math
79% (2009)
79% (2008)
73% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
81% (2009)
78% (2008)
82% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.
Math
76% (2009)
71% (2008)
85% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
81% (2009)
83% (2008)
83% (2007)
81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.
Social Studies
70% (2009)
78% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2009.
Science
66% (2009)
71% (2008)
70% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 74% in 2009.
Language Arts
50% (2009)
56% (2008)
39% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 62% in 2009.
Math
72% (2009)
68% (2008)
70% (2007)
64% (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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