Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

62% (2009)

63% (2008)

44% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math

83% (2009)

82% (2008)

64% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy

63% (2009)

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

66% (2009)

65% (2008)

76% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

27% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy

58% (2009)

69% (2008)

61% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math

60% (2009)

75% (2008)

70% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy

79% (2009)

61% (2008)

68% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math

88% (2009)

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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.
Testing in Arkansas: An Overview
See Arkansas' state standards
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