The West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) is a criterion-referenced test measured student's knowledge of the West Virginia Content Standards. It is designed to meet NCLB requirements. Tests are administered in ELA and mathematics in grades 3-11.
The WESTEST reports out Lexile measures for students in grades 3-11. A Lexile measure can be used to match readers with targeted text and monitor growth in reading ability. For more information concerning the WESTEST and Lexile measures, visit http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/LexileMapColor11x17.pdf