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Pleasant Plains, AR 72568

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  Benchmark Exam Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Science
 26% (2010)
 29% (2009)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2010.

Literacy
 56% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2010.

Math
 70% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Literacy
 83% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 76% in 2010.

Math
 64% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Literacy
 79% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 60% 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

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  End of Course Exam Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 75% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 76% in 2010.

Biology
 44% (2010)
 43% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 36% in 2010.

Geometry
 78% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Geometry was 69% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the tests

  • In 2009-2010 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 2010 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  

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