Grading and Testing
St. Patrick uses the traditional ABC grading system. The following chart is used by all teachers for Grades 3-8.
Grading Scale
| A | 93%-100% |
| B | 85%-92% |
| C | 75%-84% |
| D | 65%-74% |
| F | 64% and below |
For help viewing your child’s grades, visit our PowerSchool information page. Questions about an individual grade or classroom expectations should be directed to your child’s teacher; the school office can help you connect.
Historical Test Scores: Spring 2021
Each year, St. Patrick School students complete the Iowa Tests of Basic Skill. We are very proud of their achievement. The historical scores below are from the spring 2021 testing period. Our scores meet or exceed the Diocesan standard. The percentile comparison illustrates how St. Patrick School students measure up in a nationwide comparison. Scores show how students compared to others taking the test during the same norming period.
Composite Scores from Spring 2021
Grade 3-57% with a grade equivalency of 4.0
Grade 4-71% with a grade equivalency of 6.0
Grade 5-53% with a grade equivalency of 7.0
Grade 6-63% with a grade equivalency of 7.0
Grade 7-71% with a grade equivalency of 10.1
Kindergarten through Grade 2 use a core battery score
Kindergarten – Language 91% with a GE of 1.3, Math – 91% with a GE of 1.3
Grade 1 – Language 69% with a GE of 2.1, Math – 66% with a GE of 2.0
Grade 2 – Language 75% with a GE of 3.4, Math – 58% with a GE of 3.5
Off – Grade Proficiency Writing Test, Spring 2021
Grade 3-88% Passed with 38% at the advanced proficiency standard or higher
Grade 5-96% Passed with 10% at the advanced proficiency standard or higher
Grade 8-93% Passed with 10% at the advanced proficiency standard or higher
These results describe spring 2021 testing. For information about current assessments, contact the school office. Explore our academic philosophy for more about the school’s approach to learning.