Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

31% (2011)

44% (2010)

36% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science

29% (2011)

35% (2010)

28% (2009)

39% (2008)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.
English Language Arts

50% (2011)

57% (2010)

51% (2009)

61% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.
Math

39% (2011)

37% (2010)

46% (2009)

59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Social Studies

35% (2011)

33% (2010)

40% (2009)

28% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

24% (2011)

33% (2010)

34% (2009)

24% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
English Language Arts

58% (2011)

46% (2010)

54% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

42% (2011)

46% (2010)

46% (2009)

36% (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