EPS Does Well in NSA Statewide Tests

Recently, the Nebraska Department of Education released the 2011-2012 Nebraska State Accountability statewide test results in reading, mathematics and science. This marks the first year for the state science test, the second year for the state math test, and the third year for state reading test.
Shown below are the number of students tested at Elgin Public Schools, the percentage of students who met or exceeded standards set by the Nebraska Department of Education at the district and state level. More detailed information may be found at the Nebraska Department of Education website www.education.ne.gov.
Reading
Grades    # Tested    % Dist       % State
3    12    67    76
4    *    67    78
5    14    58    76
6    11    100    74
7    15    93    78
8    13    77    73
11    12    75    64
Math
3    11    45    72
4    *    67    72
5    13    92    75
6    11    82    68
7    15    94    68
8    13    77    62
11    12    84    55
Science
5    14    71    67
8    13    85    68
11    12    100    66
* Includes students tested as well as those receiving a zero score for the following: invalid, other, parent refusal, and student absent for the entire testing window.