Southwest Middle School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Science
 72% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.

Literacy
 87% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Grade 6

Literacy
 88% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% 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
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% 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