Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 5
Social Studies

36% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.
Science

17% (2008)

29% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.
English Language Arts

34% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 65% in 2008.
Math

39% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Social Studies

46% (2008)

46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2008.
Science

47% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.
English Language Arts

53% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.
Math

45% (2008)

36% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Social Studies

45% (2008)

46% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2008.
Science

20% (2008)

39% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.
English Language Arts

34% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.
Math

29% (2008)

45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 9
English Language Arts

58% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2008.
Math

51% (2008)

34% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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