Diocese of Buffalo
New York State Testing Results
% Students at Level 3 and 4
(Proficient and Above Proficient)
ELA Grades 4 and 8
| |
2011
|
2010*
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
2004
|
2003
|
|
ELA 4
|
77% |
78%*
|
91%
|
87%
|
84%
|
82%
|
82%
|
77%
|
78%
|
|
ELA 8
|
72% |
65%*
|
89%
|
76%
|
75%
|
68%
|
71%
|
68%
|
67%
|
*In 2010, NYSED rescaled the tests, raising the cut scores for levels 3 and 4, resulting in a 'drop' in test scores. 2011 scores reflect the effects of the rescaling.
Math Grades 4 and 8
| |
2011 |
2010*
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
2004
|
2003
|
|
Math 4
|
78% |
76%*
|
93%
|
92%
|
86%
|
86%
|
92%
|
89%
|
90%
|
|
Math 8
|
70% |
65%*
|
92%
|
80%
|
69%
|
64%
|
70%
|
75%
|
70%
|
All percentages are the total percent of students scoring at level 3 or 4 on the assessment.