Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading
55% (2008)
59% (2007)
49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Math
58% (2008)
55% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
51% (2008)
62% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.
Science
54% (2008)
56% (2007)
58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.
Math
41% (2008)
37% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
46% (2008)
70% (2007)
58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.
Writing
36% (2008)
79% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 43% in 2008.
Math
32% (2008)
61% (2007)
54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2008.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, in grades 5 and 8 in writing, and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
- Grade 8 writing results were not released by the state.
- The MEA a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in Maine: An Overview
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