Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
38% (2009)
34% (2008)
48% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math
55% (2009)
51% (2008)
52% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
36% (2009)
51% (2008)
49% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Social Studies
48% (2009)
77% (2008)
53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2009.
Science
37% (2009)
47% (2008)
40% (2007)
33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2009.
Language Arts
41% (2009)
60% (2008)
44% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2009.
Math
55% (2009)
62% (2008)
55% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
45% (2009)
53% (2008)
41% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Math
46% (2009)
58% (2008)
54% (2007)
54% (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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