Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 3
Reading
50% (2010)
52% (2009)
82% (2008)
90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.
Social Studies
44% (2010)
44% (2009)
82% (2008)
91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.
Science
61% (2010)
50% (2009)
80% (2008)
95% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.
Math
55% (2010)
59% (2009)
80% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Reading
31% (2010)
65% (2009)
86% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.
Social Studies
26% (2010)
49% (2009)
80% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.
Science
33% (2010)
45% (2009)
89% (2008)
84% (2007)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.
Math
33% (2010)
65% (2009)
77% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Reading
51% (2010)
78% (2009)
82% (2008)
86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.
Social Studies
36% (2010)
60% (2009)
93% (2008)
72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.
Science
40% (2010)
45% (2009)
91% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.
Math
47% (2010)
67% (2009)
76% (2008)
72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 45% 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
