Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
100% (2008)
100% (2007)
98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing
88% (2008)
85% (2007)
81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math
100% (2008)
99% (2007)
99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
98% (2008)
99% (2007)
100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing
77% (2008)
74% (2007)
86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math
91% (2008)
97% (2007)
95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
96% (2008)
99% (2007)
98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Science
95% (2008)
98% (2007)
98% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2008.
Writing
84% (2008)
82% (2007)
91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.
Math
97% (2008)
89% (2007)
98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
96% (2008)
99% (2007)
98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies
93% (2008)
96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.
Writing
32% (2008)
91% (2007)
88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2008.
Math
88% (2008)
93% (2007)
91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
97% (2008)
100% (2007)
99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Writing
99% (2008)
91% (2007)
94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 77% in 2008.
Math
97% (2008)
93% (2007)
92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
96% (2008)
100% (2007)
100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Science
100% (2008)
100% (2007)
100% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.
Writing
93% (2008)
97% (2007)
98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.
Math
98% (2008)
98% (2007)
99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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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