Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

52% (2010)

64% (2009)

66% (2008)

37% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

63% (2010)

87% (2009)

94% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

47% (2010)

34% (2009)

42% (2008)

26% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

60% (2010)

73% (2009)

45% (2008)

17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

17% (2010)

3% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

49% (2010)

26% (2009)

33% (2008)

24% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

54% (2010)

37% (2009)

38% (2008)

21% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

35% (2010)

31% (2009)

46% (2008)

29% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

53% (2010)

60% (2009)

46% (2008)

15% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% 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
See Arkansas' state standards