Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
61% (2008)
57% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Math
55% (2008)
48% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
86% (2008)
72% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Math
42% (2008)
38% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
82% (2008)
77% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Science
76% (2008)
71% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2008.
Writing
Data not available for this school (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for Writing was n/a in 2008.
Math
44% (2008)
50% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% 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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