Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Literacy

61% (2009)

68% (2008)

50% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math

82% (2009)

78% (2008)

69% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Science

30% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.
Literacy

70% (2009)

61% (2008)

55% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.
Math

82% (2009)

76% (2008)

66% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Literacy

68% (2009)

71% (2008)

60% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

73% (2009)

71% (2008)

45% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the tests
- In 2008-2009 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math.
- The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Arkansas: An Overview
See Arkansas' state standards
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