Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

72% (2009)

75% (2008)

71% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2009.
Writing

38% (2009)

14% (2008)

50% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.
Math

76% (2009)

76% (2008)

64% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

55% (2009)

70% (2008)

71% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Writing

16% (2009)

25% (2008)

63% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2009.
Math

71% (2009)

75% (2008)

63% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

68% (2009)

69% (2008)

76% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.
Science

53% (2009)

53% (2008)

39% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.
Writing

37% (2009)

47% (2008)

40% (2007)

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

53% (2009)

64% (2008)

39% (2007)

39% (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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