Iowa Test of Basic Skills
All students in grades 3 – 8 take the ITBS each year in the fall. This test is used to make instructional decisions both for individual students and on a school-wide level. The ITBS is a nationally normed test (the students are compared to students across the country) and accesses a broad range of academic skills.
Percentage of Students in the Average Range or Above
2006-2007 ITBS
| Reading |
98% |
| Language |
97% |
| Math |
97% |
| Social Studies |
98% |
| Science |
98% |
| Composite |
98% |
Kansas Assessment Tests
Students in grades 3 – 8 take the Kansas Assessment tests in Reading and Math each year in the spring. This test is used to assess the school’s instructional program, make instructional decisions for individual students, and award accreditation to the school.
The Kansas Assessment tests the students over their knowledge of the curriculum set forth by the Kansas State Department of Education. Students are also assessed in Writing, Science and Social Studies; however these tests are not given every year or at every grade level. |
