Shirley High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Science
 30% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.

Literacy
 56% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Grade 8

Literacy
 76% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Grade 11

Literacy
 66% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 42% (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
 58% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2009.

Biology
 45% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 41% in 2009.

Geometry
 54% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 54% (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