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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Math
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change 24%
English Language Arts
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change 17%
Math
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change 6%
English Language Arts
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change 135%
Math
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change 28%
English Language Arts
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change 9%
Math
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Science
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Social Studies
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change 7%
English Language Arts
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no change
Math
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change 48%
English Language Arts
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change 2%
Math
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change 58%
English Language Arts
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change 136%
Math
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change 340%
Science
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change 86%
Social Studies
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change 165%
English Language Arts
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change 3%
Math
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change 28%
English Language Arts
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change 49%
Math
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change 60%
English Language Arts
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change 27%
Math
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change 16%
Science
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change 15%
Social Studies
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change 76%
English Language Arts
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change 51%
Math
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change 76%
English Language Arts
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change 76%
Math
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change 63%
English Language Arts
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change 68%
Math
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change 5%
Science
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change 73%
Social Studies
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change 20%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
change 45%
Math
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change 21%
English Language Arts
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change 19%
Math
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change 56%
English Language Arts
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change 67%
Math
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change 34%
Science
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