Alma Middle School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Literacy
 69% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Grade 7

Literacy
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Grade 8

Literacy
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

About the tests

• In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math.
• The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 66% in 2008.

About the tests

• In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
• The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2008 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Arkansas: An Overview

See Arkansas' state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools