Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
29% (2009)
13% (2008)
50% (2007)
30% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math
57% (2009)
34% (2008)
51% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy
38% (2009)
33% (2008)
29% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math
51% (2009)
42% (2008)
44% (2007)
55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science
11% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy
53% (2009)
32% (2008)
45% (2007)
18% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math
56% (2009)
47% (2008)
46% (2007)
20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy
37% (2009)
50% (2008)
33% (2007)
41% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math
69% (2009)
58% (2008)
43% (2007)
39% (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
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