Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

43% (2009)

40% (2008)

60% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math

47% (2009)

32% (2008)

49% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

51% (2009)

55% (2008)

42% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Social Studies

70% (2009)

70% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2009.
Science

41% (2009)

46% (2008)

30% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2009.
Language Arts

46% (2009)

56% (2008)

36% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2009.
Math

54% (2009)

43% (2008)

34% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

56% (2009)

44% (2008)

40% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Math

47% (2009)

27% (2008)

24% (2007)

26% (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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