Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

44% (2011)

45% (2010)

72% (2009)

54% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science

38% (2011)

37% (2010)

58% (2009)

70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.
English Language Arts

27% (2011)

33% (2010)

58% (2009)

33% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.
Math

43% (2011)

43% (2010)

64% (2009)

46% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Social Studies

64% (2011)

69% (2010)

57% (2009)

83% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

56% (2011)

51% (2010)

52% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
English Language Arts

55% (2011)

39% (2010)

50% (2009)

56% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

56% (2011)

57% (2010)

62% (2009)

74% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% 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