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 50%
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change 154%
Math
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change 16%
English Language Arts
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change 79%
Math
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change 27%
English Language Arts
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change 30%
Math
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Science
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Social Studies
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change 57%
English Language Arts
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change 6%
Math
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change 67%
English Language Arts
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change 60%
Math
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change 6%
English Language Arts
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change 71%
Math
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change 50%
Science
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change 367%
Social Studies
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change 100%
English Language Arts
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change 20%
Math
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change 53%
English Language Arts
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change 14%
Math
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change 74%
English Language Arts
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change 41%
Math
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no change
Science
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change 21%
Social Studies
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change 80%
English Language Arts
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change 77%
Math
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change 67%
English Language Arts
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change 56%
Math
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change 27%
English Language Arts
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change 69%
Math
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change 128%
Science
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change 6%
Social Studies
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change 22%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
change 114%
Math
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change 7%
English Language Arts
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change 43%
Math
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change 54%
English Language Arts
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change 22%
Math
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change 15%
Science
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