Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science
52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy
75% (2009)
68% (2008)
72% (2007)
55% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math
64% (2009)
74% (2008)
77% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy
79% (2009)
82% (2008)
65% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math
82% (2009)
78% (2008)
78% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Science
55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.
Literacy
80% (2009)
61% (2008)
72% (2007)
73% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.
Math
91% (2009)
75% (2008)
69% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Literacy
80% (2009)
81% (2008)
78% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math
64% (2009)
69% (2008)
55% (2007)
63% (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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