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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 32% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 80% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 80% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2007.

Science
 53% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2007.

Language Usage
 53% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 2 through 10 in reading, math and language usage and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration for grades 3 through 10 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.

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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 Students61%
Female64%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged67%

Language UsageThis School
All Students32%
Female46%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged17%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female64%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female100%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged59%

Language UsageThis School
All Students68%
Female100%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged53%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female91%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female71%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged44%

Language UsageThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged33%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female36%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 2 through 10 in reading, math and language usage and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration for grades 3 through 10 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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