Students have to demonstrate “competency over challenging subject matter” to reach proficient. (See more on the meaning ... trend in reading results for 4th graders. So what does this tell ...

might need to demonstrate a reading knowledge of German. But they may have little or no ability to speak or to write in that language. Does this mean that the student doesn’t “know” German?

What that means is hard to say. In 2022-23, 41% or less of Wisconsin students in grades three through eight were considered proficient or above in math and language arts. That means scores look ...