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
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Math
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change 9%
English Language Arts
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change 224%
Math
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change 67%
English Language Arts
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change 16%
Math
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change 3%
English Language Arts
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change 96%
Math
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Science
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Social Studies
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change 29%
English Language Arts
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change 105%
Math
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change 4%
English Language Arts
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change 50%
Math
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no change
English Language Arts
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change 9%
Math
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change 14%
Science
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change 75%
Social Studies
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change 126%
English Language Arts
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change 64%
Math
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change 108%
English Language Arts
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change 114%
Math
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change 71%
English Language Arts
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change 96%
Math
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change 8%
Science
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change 29%
Social Studies
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change 75%
English Language Arts
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change 70%
Math
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change 81%
English Language Arts
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change 53%
Math
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change 25%
English Language Arts
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change 27%
Math
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change 92%
Science
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change 540%
Social Studies
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change 7%
English Language Arts
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change 27%
Math
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change 30%
English Language Arts
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change 11%
Math
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change 57%
English Language Arts
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change 14%
Math
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change 28%
Science
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