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  ITBS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 79% (2007)
 74% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • The ITBS is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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  ITED Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • The ITED is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Iowa: An Overview

See Iowa's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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