Scale: % proficient or above
Grade 6
Reading
88% (2007)
88% (2006)
87% (2005)
90% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.
Social Studies
86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.
Science
92% (2007)
89% (2006)
89% (2005)
90% (2004)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2007.
Math
85% (2007)
86% (2006)
85% (2005)
86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading
88% (2007)
89% (2006)
90% (2005)
86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.
Social Studies
81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2007.
Science
89% (2007)
94% (2006)
93% (2005)
91% (2004)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.
Math
87% (2007)
89% (2006)
92% (2005)
87% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
89% (2007)
93% (2006)
86% (2005)
84% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Social Studies
86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2007.
Science
92% (2007)
94% (2006)
87% (2005)
88% (2004)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2007.
Math
82% (2007)
91% (2006)
85% (2005)
81% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.
Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science and in grades 3 through 8 in social studies.
- The WESTEST is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Testing in West Virginia: An Overview
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