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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change 53%
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change 9%
Math
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change 5%
English Language Arts
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change 23%
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Science
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change 15%
English Language Arts
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change 71%
Math
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Social Studies
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change 65%
English Language Arts
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change 38%
Math
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change 26%
English Language Arts
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change 5%
Math
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change 43%
Science
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change 43%
English Language Arts
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no change
Math
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change 30%
Social Studies
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change 55%
English Language Arts
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change 73%
Math
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change 104%
English Language Arts
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change 43%
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change 57%
Science
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change 30%
English Language Arts
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change 29%
Math
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change 67%
Social Studies
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change 18%
English Language Arts
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change 55%
Math
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change 79%
English Language Arts
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change 52%
Math
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change 91%
Science
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change 77%
English Language Arts
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change 69%
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change 12%
Social Studies
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change 40%
English Language Arts
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change 39%
Math
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change 260%
English Language Arts
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change 231%
Math
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change 2%
Science
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change 185%
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change 80%
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