Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 5
Reading
44% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.
Writing
46% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2007.
Math
53% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
58% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.
Math
40% (2007)
44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading
63% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.
Math
55% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2007.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
52% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.
Science
62% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2007.
Writing
25% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.
Math
38% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.
Source: ME Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 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.
- 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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