Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

81% (2009)

81% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.
Social Studies

70% (2009)

72% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2009.
Writing

79% (2009)

67% (2008)

73% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 76% in 2009.
Math

75% (2009)

62% (2008)

60% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading

79% (2009)

71% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.
Writing

74% (2009)

73% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.
Math

80% (2009)

61% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

77% (2009)

71% (2008)

70% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2009.
Science

74% (2009)

81% (2008)

70% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.
Writing

73% (2009)

60% (2008)

54% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2009.
Math

65% (2009)

58% (2008)

56% (2007)

56% (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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