Sentence examples for proficiency rose from inspiring English sources

The number of adults in the city lacking English proficiency rose by 3 percent between 2005 and 2009, to about 1.3 million from about 1.2 million, while enrollment in English-language classes dropped 6 percent, the report said.

At Kinsella, the percentage of third graders achieving proficiency rose nearly 10 points in math, 11 points in reading and almost 9 points in writing, compared with the previous year.

On the 2010 history test, the proportion of students scoring at or above proficiency rose among fourth graders to 20 percent from 18 percent in 2006, held at 17 percent among eighth graders, and fell to 12 percent from 13 percent among high school seniors.

The average math score for fourth graders is at its highest level in 17 years, and the percentage of fourth graders scoring at or above proficiency rose to 39percentthis yearar, up eight points since the federal law took effect.

With proficiency comes progress.

Proficiency engenders confidence.

"That's not proficiency".

Many have limited English proficiency.

(Yes, a medal for "proficiency").

Most students had basic proficiency.

I do it with proficiency".