Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

44% (2010)

22% (2009)

50% (2008)

18% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

76% (2010)

35% (2009)

46% (2008)

32% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

56% (2010)

33% (2009)

29% (2008)

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

59% (2010)

41% (2009)

35% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

4% (2010)

4% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

33% (2010)

31% (2009)

43% (2008)

23% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

32% (2010)

43% (2009)

43% (2008)

32% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

33% (2010)

46% (2009)

23% (2008)

27% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

67% (2010)

50% (2009)

46% (2008)

34% (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