Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 9
Reading

72% (2010)

72% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 40% in 2010.
Social Studies

57% (2010)

83% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.
Science

51% (2010)

78% (2009)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.
Math

60% (2010)

84% (2009)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 10
Reading

75% (2010)

61% (2009)

84% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.
Social Studies

73% (2010)

76% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 44% in 2010.
Math

71% (2010)

71% (2009)

83% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 11
Reading

53% (2010)

64% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 36% in 2010.
Social Studies

45% (2010)

74% (2009)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.
Math

65% (2010)

78% (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