Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

94% (2009)

96% (2008)

89% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2009.
Writing

76% (2009)

57% (2008)

69% (2007)

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

92% (2009)

96% (2008)

96% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

91% (2009)

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Writing

45% (2009)

60% (2008)

47% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2009.
Math

98% (2009)

84% (2008)

94% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

85% (2009)

77% (2008)

90% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.
Science

87% (2009)

77% (2008)

84% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.
Writing

76% (2009)

53% (2008)

54% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 63% in 2009.
Math

87% (2009)

88% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (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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