Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Literacy
38% (2009)
27% (2008)
12% (2007)
18% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math
55% (2009)
37% (2008)
16% (2007)
21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Science
5% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.
Literacy
33% (2009)
20% (2008)
30% (2007)
20% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.
Math
46% (2009)
27% (2008)
38% (2007)
24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Literacy
38% (2009)
44% (2008)
40% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math
32% (2009)
52% (2008)
11% (2007)
30% (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
Compare with test results from nearby schools
Data not available for this school (2009)
