Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

43% (2011)

35% (2010)

52% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science

50% (2011)

23% (2010)

44% (2009)

36% (2008)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.
English Language Arts

54% (2011)

19% (2010)

53% (2009)

51% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.
Math

55% (2011)

33% (2010)

50% (2009)

34% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Social Studies

67% (2011)

59% (2010)

50% (2009)

43% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

55% (2011)

58% (2010)

68% (2009)

43% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
English Language Arts

70% (2011)

79% (2010)

47% (2009)

52% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

70% (2011)

76% (2010)

62% (2009)

58% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Social Studies

57% (2011)

44% (2010)

52% (2009)

52% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2011.
Science

52% (2011)

47% (2010)

47% (2009)

45% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.
English Language Arts

62% (2011)

62% (2010)

74% (2009)

45% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2011.
Math

59% (2011)

53% (2010)

78% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, 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