Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 6
Reading
65% (2010)
75% (2009)
89% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.
Social Studies
39% (2010)
72% (2009)
85% (2008)
79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 34% in 2010.
Science
48% (2010)
67% (2009)
96% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.
Math
49% (2010)
66% (2009)
79% (2008)
76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
61% (2010)
78% (2009)
90% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.
Social Studies
53% (2010)
65% (2009)
80% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 39% in 2010.
Science
60% (2010)
66% (2009)
89% (2008)
90% (2007)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.
Math
53% (2010)
69% (2009)
86% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
58% (2010)
69% (2009)
91% (2008)
84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.
Social Studies
40% (2010)
63% (2009)
81% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.
Science
48% (2010)
54% (2009)
90% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.
Math
47% (2010)
54% (2009)
80% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% 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
