2006 Grade 3-8 English
For the first time, we can see that the substantial decline in student achievement begins after the 5th grade. This shows the percentage of students meeting all the standards. Schools, teachers, and parents can now see how students performed at each grade.

Percentage of Students Scoring at Levels 3 and 4
Number Tested
Grade 3 = 185,603
Grade 4 = 190,951
Grade 5 = 201,262
Grade 6 = 204,249
Grade 7 = 210,735
Grade 8 = 212,320
	Grade 3	Grade 4	Grade 5	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8	Grades 3-8
2006	69.0%	68.6%	67.1%	60.4%	56.4%	49.3%	61.5%