Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

22% (2009)

25% (2008)

30% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math

50% (2009)

43% (2008)

41% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy

41% (2009)

32% (2008)

42% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

54% (2009)

40% (2008)

36% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

8% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy

24% (2009)

24% (2008)

31% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math

34% (2009)

40% (2008)

54% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% 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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