Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
65% (2008)
48% (2007)
41% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math
71% (2008)
84% (2007)
68% (2006)
57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Literacy
65% (2008)
48% (2007)
80% (2006)
32% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.
Math
55% (2008)
47% (2007)
53% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Literacy
50% (2008)
63% (2007)
77% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math
59% (2008)
70% (2007)
42% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Literacy
78% (2008)
50% (2007)
66% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.
Math
77% (2008)
73% (2007)
61% (2006)
35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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.
Testing in Arkansas: An Overview
See Arkansas' state standards
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