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 37%
English Language Arts
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change 6%
Math
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change 2%
English Language Arts
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change 14%
Math
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Science
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change 7%
English Language Arts
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change 40%
Math
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Social Studies
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change 6%
English Language Arts
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change 2%
Math
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change 40%
English Language Arts
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change 27%
Math
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change 28%
Science
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change 47%
English Language Arts
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change 13%
Math
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no change
Social Studies
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change 32%
English Language Arts
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change 2%
Math
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change 3%
English Language Arts
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change 4%
Math
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change 27%
Science
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change 38%
English Language Arts
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change 63%
Math
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change 46%
Social Studies
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change 55%
English Language Arts
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change 67%
Math
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change 44%
English Language Arts
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change 36%
Math
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change 1%
Science
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change 40%
English Language Arts
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change 36%
Math
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change 6%
Social Studies
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change 50%
English Language Arts
New York State Assessments Results (2011)
change 57%
Math
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change 9%
English Language Arts
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change 2%
Math
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change 10%
Science
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change 20%
English Language Arts
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change 16%
Math
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