Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 6
Reading
67% (2010)
84% (2009)
93% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.
Social Studies
56% (2010)
83% (2009)
91% (2008)
86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 34% in 2010.
Science
61% (2010)
78% (2009)
92% (2008)
92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.
Math
61% (2010)
83% (2009)
90% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
70% (2010)
84% (2009)
85% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.
Social Studies
68% (2010)
77% (2009)
83% (2008)
81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 39% in 2010.
Science
59% (2010)
73% (2009)
87% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.
Math
76% (2010)
78% (2009)
85% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
71% (2010)
73% (2009)
90% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.
Social Studies
59% (2010)
76% (2009)
86% (2008)
86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.
Science
68% (2010)
71% (2009)
92% (2008)
92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.
Math
64% (2010)
68% (2009)
86% (2008)
82% (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
