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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Math
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change 248%
Math
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change 129%
English Language Arts
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change 56%
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Science
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Social Studies
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change 12%
English Language Arts
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change 24%
Math
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change 136%
English Language Arts
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change 65%
Math
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English Language Arts
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change 413%
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change 420%
Science
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change 300%
Social Studies
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change 107%
English Language Arts
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change 66%
Math
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change 45%
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change 40%
Math
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change 105%
English Language Arts
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change 37%
Math
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change 27%
Science
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no change
Social Studies
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change 81%
English Language Arts
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change 69%
Math
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change 69%
English Language Arts
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change 33%
Math
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change 51%
English Language Arts
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change 70%
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Science
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change 150%
Social Studies
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change 45%
English Language Arts
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change 5%
Math
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change 27%
English Language Arts
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change 15%
Math
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change 68%
English Language Arts
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change 94%
Math
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change 32%
Science
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