Standardized Testing Information

St. Louis School Standardized Test Scores 2010-2011

Description of Stanford 10 Scores
The Tenth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test is administered to all students in grades 3 through 8 every Spring. It measures students' performance in reading, language arts, mathematics, spelling, science and social science. All of the items on the Stanford 10 evaluate either basic understanding or thinking skills. Scores on the Stanford 10 are calculated using national norms. This means that students' scores are compared to the scores of all students nationally who took the same exam. The national average is the 50th percentile.

Description of ACRE Scores
The ACRE Exam measures students' knowledge about the Catholic faith, beliefs, behaviors, attitudes and practices. Scores on this test are determined by what percentile the students place compared to Catholic school peers on the same level of the exam. Fifth graders take the Level 1 exam and eighth graders take the Level 2 exam. Scores below the 64th percentile suggest that improvement is needed, scores between the 64th and 86th percentile reflect proficiency, and scores above 86th percentile indicate advanced knowledge.

The test provides information regarding our students' understanding and living of their faith. Students in 8th grade are tested in early fall of each school year, and 5th grade students are tested in the winter. For more complete information, visit NCEA Assessments for Learning.

More information on the interpretation and use of scores may be found at the Web site of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.