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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 80% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 70% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 78% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 82% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Language Usage
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 66% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Language Usage
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 72% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview

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  ISAT 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%

Language UsageThis School
All Students56%
Female69%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged53%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female92%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female75%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged67%

Language UsageThis School
All Students67%
Female72%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged63%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged84%

ScienceThis School
All Students36%
Female33%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged32%

Language UsageThis School
All Students61%
Female65%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged60%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged62%

Language UsageThis School
All Students59%
Female70%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged51%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 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 the proficient level.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview  

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