Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 6
Social Studies

69% (2011)

48% (2010)

40% (2009)

46% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2011.
Science

84% (2011)

54% (2010)

43% (2009)

59% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.
English Language Arts

85% (2011)

59% (2010)

70% (2009)

61% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2011.
Math

88% (2011)

64% (2010)

70% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Social Studies

50% (2011)

60% (2010)

64% (2009)

61% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

56% (2011)

73% (2010)

62% (2009)

57% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
English Language Arts

59% (2011)

80% (2010)

66% (2009)

64% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.
Math

58% (2011)

73% (2010)

77% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 9
English Language Arts

79% (2010)

79% (2009)

66% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.
Math

70% (2010)

58% (2009)

56% (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