Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Science

23% (2010)

23% (2009)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2010.
Literacy

52% (2010)

74% (2009)

54% (2008)

55% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2010.
Math

89% (2010)

74% (2009)

57% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Literacy

81% (2010)

60% (2009)

67% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 76% in 2010.
Math

59% (2010)

50% (2009)

59% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 11
Literacy

44% (2010)

44% (2009)

33% (2008)

26% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 60% 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