Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 5
Social Studies

42% (2011)

60% (2010)

64% (2009)

31% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

35% (2011)

38% (2010)

49% (2009)

26% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
English Language Arts

30% (2011)

34% (2010)

41% (2009)

35% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

46% (2011)

51% (2010)

52% (2009)

36% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Social Studies

77% (2011)

79% (2010)

66% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2011.
Science

59% (2011)

63% (2010)

50% (2009)

37% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.
English Language Arts

39% (2011)

37% (2010)

34% (2009)

31% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2011.
Math

54% (2011)

63% (2010)

54% (2009)

41% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% 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