Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

41% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.
Math

50% (2011)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading

92% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
Social Studies

92% (2011)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2011.
Science

62% (2011)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.
Language Arts

77% (2011)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2011.
Math

85% (2011)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading

63% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Math

75% (2011)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading

56% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.
Math

56% (2011)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading

43% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.
Math

43% (2011)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading

62% (2011)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.
Social Studies

69% (2011)
The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2011.
Science

44% (2011)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.
Language Arts

44% (2011)
The state average for Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
Math

31% (2011)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 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
See Wisconsin's state standards