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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 50% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 80% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2007.

Science
 52% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2007.

Language Usage
 73% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 81% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Language Usage
 70% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 82% (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 Students77%
Female90%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Special education42%

Language UsageThis School
All Students50%
Female70%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Special education17%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female85%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Special education67%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female100%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%

Language UsageThis School
All Students92%
Female100%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female100%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female40%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged43%

Language UsageThis School
All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged57%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female60%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female91%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%

Language UsageThis School
All Students70%
Female86%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged68%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged69%
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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