Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 6
Reading
92% (2008)
91% (2007)
93% (2006)
88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies
93% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2008.
Science
95% (2008)
93% (2007)
98% (2006)
95% (2005)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.
Math
88% (2008)
84% (2007)
88% (2006)
84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
91% (2008)
90% (2007)
90% (2006)
86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies
89% (2008)
91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2008.
Science
95% (2008)
94% (2007)
92% (2006)
90% (2005)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2008.
Math
88% (2008)
91% (2007)
86% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
92% (2008)
89% (2007)
89% (2006)
87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Social Studies
92% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2008.
Science
96% (2008)
95% (2007)
92% (2006)
92% (2005)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.
Math
88% (2008)
85% (2007)
83% (2006)
80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and in grades 3 through 8 in social studies.
- The WESTEST 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
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