Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
90% (2008)
96% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing
53% (2008)
63% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math
96% (2008)
93% (2007)
82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
99% (2008)
89% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing
52% (2008)
46% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math
92% (2008)
77% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% 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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