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  STARS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Writing
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 87% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 94% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing
 96% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
  • The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students95%

WritingThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male88%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic94%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch92%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students94%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male94%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic95%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
  • The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska 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 proficient on the test.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview  

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