Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

54% (2011)

44% (2010)

59% (2009)

56% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science

55% (2011)

44% (2010)

59% (2009)

44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.
English Language Arts

57% (2011)

44% (2010)

63% (2009)

56% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.
Math

60% (2011)

47% (2010)

67% (2009)

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

60% (2011)

78% (2010)

53% (2009)

72% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

61% (2011)

52% (2010)

53% (2009)

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

48% (2011)

48% (2010)

53% (2009)

67% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

64% (2011)

74% (2010)

73% (2009)

81% (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