Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

45% (2010)

43% (2009)

48% (2008)

40% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

67% (2010)

55% (2009)

67% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

56% (2010)

60% (2009)

43% (2008)

27% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

82% (2010)

92% (2009)

69% (2008)

37% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

36% (2010)

9% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

66% (2010)

52% (2009)

47% (2008)

25% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

56% (2010)

57% (2009)

66% (2008)

19% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

57% (2010)

52% (2009)

27% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

50% (2010)

73% (2009)

55% (2008)

55% (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