Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

85% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies

78% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.
Writing

81% (2008)

74% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2008.
Math

72% (2008)

68% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

75% (2008)

85% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Writing

92% (2008)

83% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 77% in 2008.
Math

70% (2008)

73% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Science

84% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.
Writing

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.
Math

77% (2008)

71% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% 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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