Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 37% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 16% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2007.

Math
 16% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 26% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Writing
 35% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 18% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Grade 9

Reading
 50% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Writing
 29% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.

Math
 14% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Grade 10

Reading
 80% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Writing
 80% (2007)
 >60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing.
• The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Alaska: An Overview

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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 >60% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Writing
 >60% (2007)
 >60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 >60% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Alaska used the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing and math.
• The HSGQE is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Alaska.
• The HSGQE is a high school graduation requirement.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Alaska: An Overview

See Alaska's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools