Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

87% (2008)

58% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing

48% (2008)

16% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math

87% (2008)

68% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

68% (2008)

62% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing

8% (2008)

31% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math

68% (2008)

54% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

67% (2008)

63% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Science

42% (2008)

48% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2008.
Writing

42% (2008)

47% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.
Math

63% (2008)

48% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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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