Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 3
Social Studies

61% (2011)

76% (2010)

47% (2009)

42% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.
Science

62% (2011)

73% (2010)

28% (2009)

31% (2008)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.
English Language Arts

61% (2011)

68% (2010)

28% (2009)

55% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.
Math

69% (2011)

48% (2010)

28% (2009)

37% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Social Studies

55% (2011)

42% (2010)

58% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.
Science

43% (2011)

39% (2010)

68% (2009)

64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
English Language Arts

80% (2011)

63% (2010)

72% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
Math

65% (2011)

54% (2010)

60% (2009)

78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.
Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Social Studies

66% (2011)

75% (2010)

85% (2009)

60% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2011.
Science

70% (2011)

73% (2010)

80% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.
English Language Arts

78% (2011)

61% (2010)

72% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2011.
Math

74% (2011)

75% (2010)

75% (2009)

46% (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