Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 3
Reading
84% (2007)
79% (2006)
78% (2005)
69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2007.
Social Studies
83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2007.
Science
88% (2007)
81% (2006)
84% (2005)
79% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.
Math
83% (2007)
68% (2006)
82% (2005)
77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
81% (2007)
74% (2006)
79% (2005)
70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.
Social Studies
82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2007.
Science
88% (2007)
81% (2006)
81% (2005)
76% (2004)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2007.
Math
81% (2007)
73% (2006)
73% (2005)
62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
81% (2007)
78% (2006)
70% (2005)
69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Social Studies
73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.
Science
84% (2007)
90% (2006)
75% (2005)
60% (2004)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2007.
Math
86% (2007)
77% (2006)
64% (2005)
60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 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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