Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 6
Social Studies

88% (2011)

74% (2010)

73% (2009)

54% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2011.
Science

64% (2011)

53% (2010)

57% (2009)

47% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.
English Language Arts

58% (2011)

64% (2010)

63% (2009)

53% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2011.
Math

68% (2011)

60% (2010)

76% (2009)

59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Social Studies

44% (2011)

61% (2010)

61% (2009)

52% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

44% (2011)

55% (2010)

46% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
English Language Arts

58% (2011)

52% (2010)

62% (2009)

55% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.
Math

47% (2011)

55% (2010)

51% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 9
English Language Arts

48% (2010)

61% (2009)

56% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.
Math

51% (2010)

66% (2009)

54% (2008)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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