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%