Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

20% (2009)

22% (2008)

26% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math

26% (2009)

34% (2008)

24% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy

22% (2009)

27% (2008)

20% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

35% (2009)

27% (2008)

28% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

9% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy

34% (2009)

24% (2008)

9% (2007)

4% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math

23% (2009)

16% (2008)

6% (2007)

0% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy

51% (2009)

19% (2008)

21% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math

65% (2009)

24% (2008)

30% (2007)

23% (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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