Bigelow High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Science
 35% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.

Literacy
 75% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Grade 8

Literacy
 69% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Grade 11

Literacy
 58% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 56% in 2009.

About the tests

• In 2008-2009 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.

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Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 89% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2009.

Biology
 37% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 41% in 2009.

Geometry
 72% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 66% in 2009.

About the tests

• In 2008-2009 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
• The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2009 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined 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

Compare with test results from nearby schools