Dora Kimmons Junior High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Science
 13% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.

Literacy
 37% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Grade 8

Literacy
 52% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 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.

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Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 53% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2009.

About the tests

• In 2008-2009 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 2009 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