Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

77% (2010)

57% (2009)

31% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

69% (2010)

86% (2009)

31% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 4
Literacy

66% (2010)

23% (2009)

63% (2008)

41% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2010.
Math

59% (2010)

31% (2009)

69% (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 5
Science

0% (2010)

25% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2010.
Literacy

14% (2010)

57% (2009)

23% (2008)

31% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 74% in 2010.
Math

21% (2010)

44% (2009)

16% (2008)

37% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 6
Literacy

56% (2010)

Data not available for this school (2009)

31% (2008)

33% (2007)
The state average for Literacy was 72% in 2010.
Math

69% (2010)

27% (2009)

44% (2008)

50% (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