| Proficient or Above | Less than Proficient | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4, All Students | 47% | 52% |
| Grade 4, Students with Disabilities | 19% | 80% |
| Grade 7, All Students | 43% | 57% |
| Grade 7, Students with Disabilities | 10% | 91% |
| Grade 10, All Students | 36% | 64% |
| Grade 10, Students with Disabilities | 5% | 94% |
Due to rounding error, percentages may not add up to 100. For a complete proficiency breakdown, see the Full Chart .
The attached chart illustrates the level of English-language arts proficiency of all students and students with disabilities in California according to their test scores on the 2005 California Standards Test (CST) in the area of English-language arts (ELA). ELA proficiency levels are being calculated and reported in accordance with the federal requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and California’s accountability plan. Recognizing that California has set rigorous standards for students, and that we are still early on in the implementation of those standards, ELA proficiency test scores are being tracked to measure progress toward the goal of all students becoming proficient in the English-language arts.
The chart shows CST/ELA scores for CA students at the 4th, 7th, and 10th grade level.
In the chart, there are two bars showing the levels of proficiency at the designated grade levels. The first bar shows all students (including students with disabilities). The second bar shows only students with disabilities as a subgroup.
When comparing 2005 scores with 2004 scores for 4th and 7th graders (a comparison not reflected in the chart), an additional 7-8% of all students and an additional 3% of students with disabilities reached proficient or above. Among 10th graders there was virtually no change.
| % of Students with Disabilities | Proficiency Level | These Students are % of All Students |
|---|---|---|
| 7% | Advanced | 0.7% |
| 12% | Proficient | 1.2% |
| 24% | Basic | 2.4% |
| 24% | Below Basic | 2.4% |
| 32% | Far Below Basic | 3.2% |
| Total | 9.9% of all students |
Then, you can examine the 4th grade proficiency levels for all students, factoring in the scoring of students with disabilities and students without disabilities:
| All Students | Stu w/ Dis | Stu w/o Dis |
|---|---|---|
| 20% Advanced = | 0.7% + | 19.3% |
| 27% Proficient = | 1.2% + | 25.8% |
| 30% Basic = | 2.4% + | 27.6% |
| 14% Below Basic= | 2.4% + | 11.6% |
| 8% Far Below Basic = | 3.2% + | 4.8% |
The data in the chart doesn’t tell us: the relationship of proficiency to specific disability categories, the connection with students being English language learners or socioeconomically disadvantaged, or even the percentage of students testing out of grade level. There is strong interest in delving into these questions in the coming years.
If you would like to create a chart like this on the proficiency levels of your school or district, go to <www.calstat.org/CSTProficiencyCharting.htm> to download the Excel file program and view brief instructional movies.| Total Proficient of Above | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic | Far Below Basic | Total Less than Proficient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4, All Students | 47% | 20% | 27% | 30% | 14% | 8% | 52% |
| Grade 4, Students with Disabilities | 19% | 7% | 12% | 24% | 24% | 32% | 80% |
| Grade 7, All Students | 43% | 13% | 30% | 30% | 17% | 10% | 57% |
| Grade 7, Students with Disabilities | 10% | 2% | 8% | 20% | 31% | 40% | 91% |
| Grade 10, All Students | 36% | 14% | 22% | 30% | 19% | 15% | 64% |
| Grade 10, Students with Disabilities | 5% | 1% | 4% | 15% | 29% | 50% | 94% |