Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Science

28% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.
Literacy

65% (2009)

60% (2008)

56% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.
Math

57% (2009)

58% (2008)

48% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Literacy

72% (2009)

64% (2008)

59% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.
Math

63% (2009)

58% (2008)

46% (2007)

53% (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
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