Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

67% (2009)

29% (2008)

55% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

54% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy

29% (2009)

42% (2008)

19% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

83% (2009)

73% (2008)

48% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

12% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy

51% (2009)

27% (2008)

34% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math

86% (2009)

42% (2008)

51% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy

50% (2009)

46% (2008)

59% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math

79% (2009)

73% (2008)

61% (2007)

57% (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
See Arkansas' state standards
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