Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
63% (2010)
79% (2009)
71% (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math
68% (2010)
76% (2009)
76% (2008)
58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy
71% (2010)
64% (2009)
68% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math
77% (2010)
76% (2009)
81% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science
37% (2010)
44% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy
87% (2010)
66% (2009)
76% (2008)
71% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math
82% (2010)
70% (2009)
69% (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy
71% (2010)
77% (2009)
79% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math
63% (2010)
79% (2009)
82% (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Science
Data not available for this school (2010)
35% (2009)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2010.
Literacy
Data not available for this school (2010)
91% (2009)
79% (2008)
76% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2010.
Math
Data not available for this school (2010)
61% (2009)
49% (2008)
49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Literacy
Data not available for this school (2010)
88% (2009)
77% (2008)
62% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 76% in 2010.
Math
Data not available for this school (2010)
51% (2009)
48% (2008)
48% (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
