Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
40% (2009)
31% (2008)
31% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math
48% (2009)
47% (2008)
35% (2007)
28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy
51% (2009)
50% (2008)
29% (2007)
26% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math
45% (2009)
41% (2008)
43% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science
23% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy
43% (2009)
31% (2008)
8% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math
43% (2009)
31% (2008)
13% (2007)
22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy
53% (2009)
25% (2008)
23% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math
64% (2009)
54% (2008)
32% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% 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
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