Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

46% (2008)

35% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.
Math

57% (2008)

38% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

44% (2008)

58% (2007)

56% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Social Studies

69% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2008.
Science

31% (2008)

46% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
Language Arts

47% (2008)

56% (2007)

45% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2008.
Math

45% (2008)

70% (2007)

46% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

74% (2008)

66% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Math

76% (2008)

55% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests (WKCE-CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
- The WKCE-CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Wisconsin: An Overview
See Wisconsin's state standards
Compare
with test results from nearby schools