Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science
12% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy
35% (2009)
28% (2008)
34% (2007)
16% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math
35% (2009)
22% (2008)
29% (2007)
13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy
39% (2009)
38% (2008)
20% (2007)
22% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math
66% (2009)
43% (2008)
29% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Science
12% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.
Literacy
47% (2009)
16% (2008)
20% (2007)
22% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.
Math
45% (2009)
22% (2008)
16% (2007)
22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Literacy
45% (2009)
31% (2008)
25% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math
19% (2009)
17% (2008)
9% (2007)
13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the tests
- In 2008-2009 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.
Testing in Arkansas: An Overview
See Arkansas' state standards
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