Standardized Test
ITBS Achievement Tests
Standardized test scores are key tools by which a school can measure and compare its affectiveness. At St. Paul's, we are very proud of our Achievement Test scores. Our students have consistently scored well above the national average.
The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills Achievement Tests are given each year to students in grades 3 through 8 in October. Grade 2 takes the tests in March. This standardized test is designed to measure growth across all curriculum areas in achievement and critical thinking skills. Individual schools from across the United States complete the tests and are then ranked on a national average.
Results: 2006-2007 School Year
| Grade Equivalent Score | Private School% Rank | National School% Rank | |
| Gr.2 | 3.3 | 54% | 69% |
| Gr. 3 | 4.0 | 67% | 78% |
| Gr. 4 | 5.7 | 72% | 81% |
| Gr. 5 | 6.8 | 63% | 76% |
| Gr. 6 | 8.8 | 73% | 82% |
| Gr. 7 | 9.7 | 64% | 75% |
| Gr. 8 | 11.7 | 67% | 77% |
Note: A grade equivalent score of 4.0 means that a student scored at the fourth grade level. Examples: A private school ranking of 65% means that St. Paul's students scored higher than 65% of students in other private schools nationwide at the same grade level. A national student percent ranking of 76% means that St. Paul's students scored higher than 76% of all students in public and private schools nationwide at the same grade level. Our overall achievement is well above the national average of 50%.