Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

51% (2009)

59% (2008)

64% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Social Studies

34% (2009)

38% (2008)

38% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2009.
Writing

48% (2009)

53% (2008)

59% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 76% in 2009.
Math

48% (2009)

44% (2008)

37% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading

54% (2009)

52% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.
Writing

56% (2009)

57% (2008)

44% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.
Math

49% (2009)

51% (2008)

35% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

54% (2009)

51% (2008)

44% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Science

42% (2009)

48% (2008)

42% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.
Writing

53% (2009)

40% (2008)

41% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2009.
Math

48% (2009)

40% (2008)

39% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% 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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