Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 9
Reading

46% (2010)

54% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 40% in 2010.
Social Studies

34% (2010)

52% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.
Science

41% (2010)

57% (2009)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.
Math

39% (2010)

66% (2009)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 10
Reading

38% (2010)

45% (2009)

77% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.
Social Studies

32% (2010)

51% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 44% in 2010.
Math

48% (2010)

42% (2009)

66% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 11
Reading

35% (2010)

53% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 36% in 2010.
Social Studies

27% (2010)

68% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.
Math

36% (2010)

62% (2009)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
About the Tests
- In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 8 in social studies.
- The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Testing in West Virginia: An Overview
See West Virginia's state standards