Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
38% (2009)
32% (2008)
36% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.
Math
30% (2009)
34% (2008)
43% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
40% (2009)
33% (2008)
44% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Social Studies
52% (2009)
60% (2008)
65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2009.
Science
39% (2009)
27% (2008)
29% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2009.
Language Arts
33% (2009)
29% (2008)
31% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2009.
Math
48% (2009)
48% (2008)
49% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
40% (2009)
41% (2008)
41% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Math
49% (2009)
39% (2008)
36% (2007)
41% (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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