Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
80% (2008)
79% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing
30% (2008)
36% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math
82% (2008)
74% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
72% (2008)
75% (2007)
80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing
17% (2008)
27% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math
72% (2008)
73% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
73% (2008)
86% (2007)
81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Science
78% (2008)
86% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2008.
Writing
50% (2008)
57% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.
Math
67% (2008)
75% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
76% (2008)
76% (2007)
86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Social Studies
70% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2008.
Writing
71% (2008)
66% (2007)
80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2008.
Math
68% (2008)
43% (2007)
55% (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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