Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
64% (2009)
66% (2008)
37% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 66% in 2009.
Math
87% (2009)
94% (2008)
43% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Literacy
34% (2009)
42% (2008)
26% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math
73% (2009)
45% (2008)
17% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science
3% (2009)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Literacy
26% (2009)
33% (2008)
24% (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2009.
Math
37% (2009)
38% (2008)
21% (2007)
16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Literacy
31% (2009)
46% (2008)
29% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.
Math
60% (2009)
46% (2008)
15% (2007)
49% (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
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