Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

69% (2010)

57% (2009)

56% (2008)

47% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

95% (2010)

82% (2009)

70% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

68% (2010)

58% (2009)

62% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

75% (2010)

70% (2009)

64% (2008)

96% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

43% (2010)

18% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

79% (2010)

64% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

75% (2010)

66% (2009)

83% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

78% (2010)

77% (2009)

72% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

76% (2010)

86% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (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