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Little Rock, AR 72205

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  Benchmark Exam Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Literacy
 46% (2010)
 32% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.

Math
 45% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Science
 9% (2010)
 11% (2009)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2010.

Literacy
 37% (2010)
 40% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2010.

Math
 31% (2010)
 37% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Literacy
 52% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 76% in 2010.

Math
 27% (2010)
 22% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 19% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% 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

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  End of Course Exam Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 68% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 76% in 2010.

About the tests

  • In 2009-2010 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
  • The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2010 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined 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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