Heartland students improved their scores on the state reading and mathematics tests this spring. Â Students in grades 3-8 and 11 were tested in reading and mathematics. Â Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 were tested in science for the first time this year. Â Nearly one third of the students, 29%, exceeded the state reading scores with three students earning the highest score of 200. Â 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 TestÂ
|
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. Â 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. Â Statewide 67% of the students met or exceed the standards.
Nebraska Science TestÂ
|
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.
