Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 3
Reading
22% (2010)
59% (2009)
87% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.
Social Studies
12% (2010)
24% (2009)
71% (2008)
47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.
Science
15% (2010)
17% (2009)
71% (2008)
66% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.
Math
36% (2010)
56% (2009)
83% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Reading
35% (2010)
70% (2009)
71% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.
Social Studies
15% (2010)
31% (2009)
53% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.
Science
12% (2010)
24% (2009)
57% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.
Math
35% (2010)
61% (2009)
77% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Reading
59% (2010)
50% (2009)
77% (2008)
69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.
Social Studies
14% (2010)
43% (2009)
48% (2008)
62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.
Science
13% (2010)
40% (2009)
60% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.
Math
56% (2010)
66% (2009)
77% (2008)
83% (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
