J.A. Fair High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Literacy
 30% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 56% in 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.

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Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 15% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2009.

Biology
 8% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 41% in 2009.

Geometry
 25% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 66% in 2009.

About the tests

• In 2008-2009 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
• The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2009 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined 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

Compare with test results from nearby schools