Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

41% (2008)

50% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2008.
Math

41% (2008)

43% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Communication Arts

51% (2008)

52% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2008.
Math

48% (2008)

56% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Communication Arts

52% (2008)

47% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.
Math

42% (2008)

46% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Communication Arts

48% (2008)

51% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.
Math

54% (2008)

51% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Communication Arts

47% (2008)

40% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2008.
Math

47% (2008)

49% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.
Source: MO DESE, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Communication Arts

39% (2008)

35% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2008.
Math

32% (2008)

27% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% 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
Compare with test results from nearby schools