Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

38% (2009)

23% (2008)

24% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math

65% (2009)

44% (2008)

49% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy

47% (2009)

64% (2008)

48% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

54% (2009)

65% (2008)

45% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

31% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy

50% (2009)

56% (2008)

50% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math

52% (2009)

70% (2008)

58% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy

57% (2009)

49% (2008)

51% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math

81% (2009)

60% (2008)

70% (2007)

51% (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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