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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
 99% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Writing
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
  • The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview

See Nebraska's state standards

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  STARS Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students99%
Special education students96%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic91%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch86%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Special education students95%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
  • The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview  

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2007 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2006-2007


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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