Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 3
Reading
27% (2010)
47% (2009)
74% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.
Social Studies
15% (2010)
27% (2009)
65% (2008)
70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.
Science
27% (2010)
43% (2009)
74% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.
Math
23% (2010)
53% (2009)
50% (2008)
75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Reading
19% (2010)
50% (2009)
75% (2008)
79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.
Social Studies
23% (2010)
22% (2009)
71% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.
Science
16% (2010)
25% (2009)
79% (2008)
69% (2007)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.
Math
29% (2010)
41% (2009)
75% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Reading
34% (2010)
56% (2009)
76% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.
Social Studies
11% (2010)
56% (2009)
68% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.
Science
21% (2010)
44% (2009)
78% (2008)
71% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.
Math
45% (2010)
64% (2009)
86% (2008)
64% (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
