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  WESTEST 2 Results
 
Scale: % proficient or above

Grade 6

Reading
 30% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

Social Studies
 27% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 34% in 2010.

Science
 25% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

Math
 43% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 41% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

Social Studies
 32% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 39% in 2010.

Science
 43% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

Math
 40% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 48% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies
 24% (2010)
 32% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

Science
 49% (2010)
 39% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

Math
 36% (2010)
 36% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 70% (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  

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  WESTEST 2 Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students30%
Female33%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities33%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students27%
Female27%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities29%

ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female24%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities26%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female48%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities47%
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students41%
Female56%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities46%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students32%
Female31%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities36%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female51%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities47%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female43%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities43%
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students48%
Female53%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students without disabilities50%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students24%
Female19%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantaged37%
Students without disabilities26%

ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Female45%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities51%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female33%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged48%
Students without disabilities38%
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/language arts, math and science, and grades 3 through 8 in social studies.
  • The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

More about the tests  

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