Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

82% (2010)

87% (2009)

55% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

100% (2010)

86% (2009)

89% (2008)

100% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

76% (2010)

75% (2009)

92% (2008)

51% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

81% (2010)

90% (2009)

100% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

34% (2010)

57% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

69% (2010)

88% (2009)

46% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

80% (2010)

89% (2009)

66% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

87% (2010)

73% (2009)

69% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

88% (2010)

84% (2009)

86% (2008)

80% (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