Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Literacy

54% (2008)

51% (2007)

60% (2006)

36% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.
Math

53% (2008)

45% (2007)

64% (2006)

36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Literacy

65% (2008)

63% (2007)

46% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.
Math

45% (2008)

49% (2007)

41% (2006)

34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 11
Literacy

45% (2008)

36% (2007)

31% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 51% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the tests
- In 2007-2008 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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