Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

27% (2008)

19% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2008.
Science

22% (2008)

21% (2007)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2008.
English Language Arts

18% (2008)

16% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2008.
Math

22% (2008)

31% (2007)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Social Studies

61% (2008)

42% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.
Science

40% (2008)

33% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.
English Language Arts

44% (2008)

30% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 65% in 2008.
Math

52% (2008)

28% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 in math and English language arts and in grades 3, 5, 6 and 7 in science and social studies.
- The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
Testing in Louisiana: An Overview
See Louisiana's state standards