Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

57% (2009)

33% (2008)

33% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math

68% (2009)

54% (2008)

62% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy

57% (2009)

51% (2008)

31% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

63% (2009)

62% (2008)

41% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

41% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy

63% (2009)

41% (2008)

38% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math

81% (2009)

55% (2008)

46% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy

54% (2009)

59% (2008)

71% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math

87% (2009)

72% (2008)

71% (2007)

70% (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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