Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

57% (2011)

52% (2010)

67% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science

57% (2011)

58% (2010)

69% (2009)

68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.
English Language Arts

62% (2011)

66% (2010)

68% (2009)

70% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.
Math

68% (2011)

70% (2010)

76% (2009)

66% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Social Studies

76% (2011)

89% (2010)

79% (2009)

97% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

67% (2011)

73% (2010)

70% (2009)

67% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
English Language Arts

76% (2011)

88% (2010)

81% (2009)

86% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

84% (2011)

79% (2010)

71% (2009)

77% (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