Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science

72% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy

84% (2009)

80% (2008)

79% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math

85% (2009)

79% (2008)

80% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy

77% (2009)

79% (2008)

73% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math

87% (2009)

87% (2008)

91% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Science

55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.
Literacy

83% (2009)

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.
Math

84% (2009)

79% (2008)

86% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% 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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