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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 86% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 98% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 80% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2007.

Science
 78% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2007.

Language Usage
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Language Usage
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% 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.

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 Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged77%

Language UsageThis School
All Students86%
Female95%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%

Language UsageThis School
All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged100%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female75%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged73%

Language UsageThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female88%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female92%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%

Language UsageThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
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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