Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science
70% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy
92% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math
91% (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy
80% (2010)
79% (2009)
67% (2008)
64% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math
81% (2010)
93% (2009)
76% (2008)
73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Science
20% (2010)
34% (2009)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2010.
Literacy
83% (2010)
68% (2009)
55% (2008)
61% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2010.
Math
80% (2010)
70% (2009)
64% (2008)
55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Literacy
85% (2010)
74% (2009)
79% (2008)
68% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 76% in 2010.
Math
66% (2010)
67% (2009)
62% (2008)
45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
About the tests
- In 2009-2010 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
