Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Literacy
61% (2009)
44% (2008)
42% (2007)
49% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math
58% (2009)
54% (2008)
45% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Science
20% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.
Literacy
52% (2009)
41% (2008)
45% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.
Math
57% (2009)
38% (2008)
35% (2007)
28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Literacy
54% (2009)
47% (2008)
37% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math
49% (2009)
46% (2008)
28% (2007)
34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% 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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