Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

69% (2010)

49% (2009)

60% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

78% (2010)

59% (2009)

66% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

77% (2010)

59% (2009)

62% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

71% (2010)

69% (2009)

59% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

21% (2010)

16% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

62% (2010)

55% (2009)

55% (2008)

37% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

58% (2010)

56% (2009)

63% (2008)

53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

61% (2010)

48% (2009)

35% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

68% (2010)

60% (2009)

57% (2008)

68% (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