Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 3
Reading
83% (2007)
76% (2006)
64% (2005)
73% (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
83% (2007)
84% (2006)
76% (2005)
80% (2004)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2007.
Math
81% (2007)
67% (2006)
55% (2005)
58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
76% (2007)
66% (2006)
74% (2005)
61% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.
Social Studies
72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2007.
Science
81% (2007)
75% (2006)
67% (2005)
58% (2004)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2007.
Math
63% (2007)
57% (2006)
62% (2005)
52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
69% (2007)
78% (2006)
67% (2005)
58% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Social Studies
67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2007.
Science
82% (2007)
78% (2006)
69% (2005)
66% (2004)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2007.
Math
67% (2007)
63% (2006)
67% (2005)
55% (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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