Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science

26% (2010)

42% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

73% (2010)

78% (2009)

56% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

61% (2010)

79% (2009)

60% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

69% (2010)

62% (2009)

68% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

69% (2010)

69% (2009)

76% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Science

22% (2010)

26% (2009)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2010.
Literacy

68% (2010)

60% (2009)

52% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2010.
Math

61% (2010)

72% (2009)

41% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Literacy

78% (2010)

74% (2009)

75% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 76% in 2010.
Math

66% (2010)

46% (2009)

65% (2008)

47% (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