The document shows reading and math proficiency percentages for Hawaii state assessment tests from 2005 to 2010 for grades 3 through 10. Proficiency percentages generally increased over this period for both subjects and across all grade levels, with a few exceptions. Reading proficiency was higher than math proficiency for most grades and years. The note indicates that data for grades 4, 6, and 7 only goes back to 2006 when they were first included in testing.

1. Grade-Level Results for Hawaii State Assessment
Reading Proficiency Math Proficiency
Third Grade
2005 51.80% 28.50%
2006 50.20% 30%
2007 61% 48%
2008 61% 52%
2009 62% 48%
2010 69% 58%
Fourth Grade
2006 58% 33%
2007 54% 48%
2008 61% 48%
2009 62% 50%
2010 63% 50%
Fifth Grade
2005 55.60% 25.50%
2006 43.50% 24%
2007 60% 40%
2008 57% 44%
2009 61% 46%
2010 64% 47%
Sixth Grade
2006 48% 28%
2007 56% 39%
2008 57% 42%
2009 65% 44%
2010 60% 50%
Seventh Grade
2006 47% 29%
2007 62% 37%
2008 64% 40%
2009 67% 47%

2. Grade-Level Results for Hawaii State Assessment
Reading Proficiency Math Proficiency
2010 73% 52%
Eighth Grade
2005 38.20% 20.50%
2006 38.60% 25.10%
2007 60% 26%
2008 65% 35%
2009 68% 39%
2010 72% 44%
Tenth Grade
2005 42.30% 19.60%
2006 42.80% 18.40%
2007 65% 29%
2008 67% 34%
2009 73% 34%
2010 71% 38%
NOTE: Scores for grades four, six and
seven go back only to 2006, when they
were officially included for the first time in
HSA testing.