Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
47% (2011)
63% (2010)
44% (2009)
61% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
Math
78% (2011)
83% (2010)
56% (2009)
55% (2008)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading
35% (2011)
53% (2010)
46% (2009)
65% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Writing
3% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2011.
Math
63% (2011)
82% (2010)
59% (2009)
70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading
60% (2011)
55% (2010)
30% (2009)
39% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Science
35% (2011)
29% (2010)
30% (2009)
21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
54% (2011)
57% (2010)
34% (2009)
26% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
67% (2011)
60% (2010)
42% (2009)
43% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Social Studies
49% (2011)
11% (2010)
32% (2009)
36% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2011.
Math
80% (2011)
43% (2010)
50% (2009)
48% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
- The MEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Michigan: An Overview
See Michigan's state standards
