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  Benchmark Exam Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Literacy
 77% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 41% (2009)
The state average for Science was 32% in 2009.

Literacy
 78% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Literacy
 88% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Literacy was 71% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 54% (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.

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  End of Course Exam Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 100% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2009.

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
  • The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2009 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined 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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