Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

26% (2008)

44% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.
Math

42% (2008)

41% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Communication Arts

22% (2008)

45% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.
Math

48% (2008)

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Communication Arts

37% (2008)

34% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.
Math

37% (2008)

44% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Communication Arts

46% (2008)

29% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.
Math

68% (2008)

53% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math, in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in communication arts, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
- The results for math and communication arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for
each grade by the state of Missouri.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Testing in Missouri: An Overview
See Missouri's state standards
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