Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

87% (2009)

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2009.
Writing

48% (2009)

41% (2008)

35% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.
Math

77% (2009)

41% (2008)

52% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

53% (2009)

74% (2008)

66% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Writing

24% (2009)

26% (2008)

50% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2009.
Math

65% (2009)

61% (2008)

49% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

50% (2009)

50% (2008)

79% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.
Science

76% (2009)

68% (2008)

86% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.
Writing

37% (2009)

30% (2008)

47% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 63% in 2009.
Math

57% (2009)

16% (2008)

69% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
- The MEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Michigan: An Overview
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