Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

81% (2010)

59% (2009)

76% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

84% (2010)

98% (2009)

91% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

83% (2010)

72% (2009)

87% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

92% (2010)

86% (2009)

92% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

73% (2010)

70% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

83% (2010)

81% (2009)

62% (2008)

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

91% (2010)

85% (2009)

80% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

83% (2010)

59% (2009)

70% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

87% (2010)

91% (2009)

83% (2008)

74% (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