Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

84% (2008)

92% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing

41% (2008)

54% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

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

92% (2008)

78% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing

24% (2008)

13% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math

92% (2008)

83% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

72% (2008)

82% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Science

82% (2008)

96% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2008.
Writing

46% (2008)

29% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.
Math

56% (2008)

79% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading

83% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies

83% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.
Writing

63% (2008)

68% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2008.
Math

80% (2008)

73% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% 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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