Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

74% (2010)

95% (2009)

55% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

90% (2010)

100% (2009)

75% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

84% (2010)

50% (2009)

64% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

95% (2010)

50% (2009)

90% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

24% (2010)

38% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

64% (2010)

62% (2009)

82% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

64% (2010)

71% (2009)

91% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

50% (2010)

71% (2009)

70% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

72% (2010)

93% (2009)

83% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% 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