Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

39% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 63% in 2007.
Science

26% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2007.
English Language Arts

51% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 65% in 2007.
Math

49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Social Studies

57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2007.
Science

46% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2007.
English Language Arts

51% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2007.
Math

66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Social Studies

39% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2007.
Science

39% (2007)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2007.
English Language Arts

47% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2007.
Math

47% (2007)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2007.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Social Studies

54% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 59% in 2007.
Science

62% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2007.
English Language Arts

79% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2007.
Math

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 9
English Language Arts

51% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2007.
Math

46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 in math and English language arts and in grades 3, 5, 6 and 7 in science and social studies.
- The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
Testing in Louisiana: An Overview
See Louisiana's state standards