Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

79% (2008)

93% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing

55% (2008)

55% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math

89% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing

41% (2008)

52% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

92% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2008.
Writing

64% (2008)

47% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.
Math

90% (2008)

81% (2007)

76% (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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