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 41%
English Language Arts
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change 28%
Math
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change 15%
English Language Arts
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change 24%
Math
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Science
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change 22%
English Language Arts
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change 17%
Math
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Social Studies
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change 3%
English Language Arts
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change 1%
Math
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change 19%
English Language Arts
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change 23%
Math
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no change
Science
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change 62%
English Language Arts
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change 90%
Math
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change 78%
Social Studies
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change 3%
English Language Arts
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change 2%
Math
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change 24%
English Language Arts
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change 11%
Math
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change 17%
Science
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change 8%
English Language Arts
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change 15%
Math
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change 26%
Social Studies
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change 57%
English Language Arts
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change 68%
Math
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change 56%
English Language Arts
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change 58%
Math
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change 5%
Science
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change 51%
English Language Arts
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change 54%
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change 5%
Social Studies
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change 74%
English Language Arts
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change 41%
Math
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change 44%
English Language Arts
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change 61%
Math
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change 27%
Science
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change 15%
English Language Arts
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change 8%
Math
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