According to the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), the following are the overall proficiency rates for West Virginia students on the WVDE state test for the 2023 test year:
- English language arts (ELA): 44%
- Mathematics: 35%
- Science: 29%
These results show that there were improvements in all three content areas compared to the 2022 test year. The proficiency rate in ELA increased by 2%, the proficiency rate in mathematics increased by 2%, and the proficiency rate in science increased by 1%.
Here is a breakdown of the proficiency rates by grade level:
| Grade | ELA | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 46% | 36% | 31% |
| 4 | 44% | 34% | 28% |
| 5 | 48% | 38% | 32% |
| 6 | 43% | 35% | 29% |
| 7 | 39% | 32% | 27% |
| 8 | 45% | 36% | 31% |
| 11 | 50% | 36% | 31% |
As you can see, the proficiency rates vary widely by grade level. For example, the proficiency rate in ELA is highest in grade 3 and lowest in grade 7. The proficiency rate in mathematics is highest in grade 11 and lowest in grade 7. The proficiency rate in science is highest in grade 8 and lowest in grade 7.
Overall, the results of the 2023 WVDE state test show that there is still room for improvement in student performance. However, the improvements that were made from the 2022 test year are encouraging.
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