Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 3
Reading
87% (2008)
67% (2007)
62% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.
Social Studies
71% (2008)
47% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2008.
Science
71% (2008)
66% (2007)
67% (2006)
67% (2005)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.
Math
83% (2008)
82% (2007)
77% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
71% (2008)
78% (2007)
67% (2006)
72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies
53% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.
Science
57% (2008)
67% (2007)
72% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.
Math
77% (2008)
83% (2007)
73% (2006)
78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
77% (2008)
69% (2007)
74% (2006)
62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Social Studies
48% (2008)
62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.
Science
60% (2008)
68% (2007)
61% (2006)
68% (2005)
The state average for Science was 86% in 2008.
Math
77% (2008)
83% (2007)
77% (2006)
76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% 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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