Heartland Students Score Well Above State Averages on the State Tests
Heartland students improved their scores on the state reading and mathematics tests this spring. Students in grades 3-8 and 11 were tested in reading and mathematics. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 were tested in science for the first time this year. Nearly one third of the students, 29%, exceeded the state reading scores with three students earning the highest score of 200. In math 28% of the students exceeded the state standards, while in science 20% of the students scored at the highest level.
The new reading results show that 83% of the students met or exceeded the state reading standards as compared to 78% in 2011. Statewide 74% of the students met or exceed the reading standards.
Nebraska Reading Test
|
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
7th |
8th |
11th |
Total 2012 |
Total 2011 |
Heartland |
83% |
91% |
92% |
87% |
68% |
76% |
95% |
83% |
78% |
Nebraska |
77% |
77% |
76% |
68% |
78% |
73% |
64% |
72% |
68% |
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding Nebraska state standards
In mathematics 82% of Heartland students met or exceeded the state mathematics standards as compared to 67% in 2011. Nebraska student scores show that 67% tested proficient.
Nebraska Mathematics Test
|
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
7th |
8th |
11th |
Total 2012 |
Total 2011 |
Heartland |
89% |
78% |
88% |
79% |
77% |
88% |
78% |
82% |
67% |
Nebraska |
72% |
72% |
75% |
68% |
68% |
62% |
56% |
68% |
63% |
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding Nebraska state standards
In science 86% of the Heartland students met or exceeded the state standards. Statewide 67% of the students met or exceed the standards.
Nebraska Science Test
|
5th |
8th |
11th |
Total 2012 |
Heartland |
84% |
88% |
86% |
86% |
Nebraska |
67% |
68% |
67% |
67% |
Reading, mathematics and science test results for all districts in the state by grade level are available at http://www.education.ne.gov/
Parents will receive a report on their child’s scores soon. Materials to assist parents help their child with reading, mathematics and science are available through the Nebraska Department of Education’s homepage at www.education.ne.gov.