Hawaii students improve in annual testing

Proficiency in reading and math increases, based on the Hawaii State Assessment

By Mary Vorsino

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Sep 04, 2012

~~<p>The percentage of Hawaii students "well below" proficiency in reading and math fell in the 2011-12 school year in all tested grade levels, proof that schools are making gains in helping students who are struggling the most academically, school administrators said.</p>
<p>Newly released Hawaii State Assessment data show 9 percent of students tested well below in reading, down from 11 percent in the 2010-11 school year. In math, 16 percent were well below, down 2 percentage points from the previous year.</p>
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The percentage of Hawaii students "well below" proficiency in reading and math fell in the 2011-12 school year in all tested grade levels, proof that schools are making gains in helping students who are struggling the most academically, school administrators said.

Newly released Hawaii State Assessment data show 9 percent of students tested well below in reading, down from 11 percent in the 2010-11 school year. In math, 16 percent were well below, down 2 percentage points from the previous year. Login for more...