Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
61% (2009)
53% (2008)
38% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math
68% (2009)
80% (2008)
54% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy
52% (2009)
49% (2008)
42% (2007)
33% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math
71% (2009)
52% (2008)
31% (2007)
25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science
9% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy
44% (2009)
59% (2008)
50% (2007)
29% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math
44% (2009)
57% (2008)
41% (2007)
17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy
51% (2009)
42% (2008)
55% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math
70% (2009)
77% (2008)
51% (2007)
30% (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
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