Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

85% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2008.
Science

83% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2008.
English Language Arts

88% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2008.
Math

77% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Social Studies

61% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.
Science

42% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.
English Language Arts

53% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 65% in 2008.
Math

56% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Social Studies

69% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2008.
Science

71% (2008)

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

80% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.
Math

82% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Social Studies

73% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2008.
Science

78% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.
English Language Arts

73% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.
Math

86% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 55% 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