Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science
58% (2010)
52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy
82% (2010)
75% (2009)
68% (2008)
72% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math
84% (2010)
64% (2009)
74% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy
80% (2010)
79% (2009)
82% (2008)
65% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math
78% (2010)
82% (2009)
78% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Science
60% (2010)
55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2010.
Literacy
72% (2010)
80% (2009)
61% (2008)
72% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2010.
Math
80% (2010)
91% (2009)
75% (2008)
69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Literacy
84% (2010)
80% (2009)
81% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 76% in 2010.
Math
67% (2010)
64% (2009)
69% (2008)
55% (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
