Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2006)
Math
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English Language Arts
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Math
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change 50%
English Language Arts
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change 22%
Math
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change 1%
English Language Arts
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change 15%
Math
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Science
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Social Studies
New York State Assessments Results (2007)
change 59%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2008)
change 16%
Math
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change 39%
English Language Arts
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change 18%
Math
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change 21%
English Language Arts
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change 25%
Math
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change 5%
Science
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change 32%
Social Studies
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change 42%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2009)
change 7%
Math
New York State Assessments Results (2009)
change 20%
English Language Arts
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change 19%
Math
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change 25%
English Language Arts
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no change
Math
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change 46%
Science
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change 46%
Social Studies
New York State Assessments Results (2009)
change 43%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2010)
change 21%
Math
New York State Assessments Results (2010)
change 60%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2010)
change 66%
Math
New York State Assessments Results (2010)
change 47%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2010)
change 68%
Math
New York State Assessments Results (2010)
change 77%
Science
New York State Assessments Results (2010)
change 50%
Social Studies
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change 17%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
change 4%
Math
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
change 34%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
change 59%
Math
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
change 48%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
no change
Math
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
change 36%
Science
New York State Assessments Results (2011)