The Delaware state Department of Education released results from the 10th administration of the eighth- and 11th- grade science and social studies portions of the Delaware Student Testing Program following a state Board of Education meeting Sept. 17.

    In eighth-grade science, 60% of the students tested scored at level 3 or higher, a five-percentage point increase from last year’s scores.

    In grade eleven, 60% scored at level 3 or higher, a decrease of one-percentage point from last year’s assessment. The science test measures students’ knowledge and understanding in four areas, inquiry, life science, Earth science and physical science.

    In eighth-grade social studies, 55% of students scored at level 3 or higher, a three-percentage point increase from last year’s scores.

    In grade eleven, 47% of students met or exceeded the standards, resulting in a two-percentage point increase compared to last year’s scores.

    The social studies test measures students’ knowledge and understanding in four areas,, civics, economics, geography and history.

    Results can be viewed on DOE’s website at http://dstp.doe.k12.de.us/DSTPmart9.