Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

22% (2009)

50% (2008)

18% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math

35% (2009)

46% (2008)

32% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy

33% (2009)

29% (2008)

51% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

41% (2009)

35% (2008)

63% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

4% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy

31% (2009)

43% (2008)

23% (2007)

12% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math

43% (2009)

43% (2008)

32% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy

46% (2009)

23% (2008)

27% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math

50% (2009)

46% (2008)

34% (2007)

8% (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
See Arkansas' state standards
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