Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

86% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing

56% (2008)

56% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math

95% (2008)

98% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

88% (2008)

81% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing

43% (2008)

37% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

84% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

86% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

62% (2008)

64% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.
Math

86% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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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