Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
70% (2011)
83% (2010)
94% (2009)
77% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
Math
91% (2011)
94% (2010)
86% (2009)
84% (2008)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading
69% (2011)
76% (2010)
67% (2009)
74% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Writing
12% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2011.
Math
89% (2011)
91% (2010)
80% (2009)
78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading
74% (2011)
65% (2010)
52% (2009)
58% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Science
49% (2011)
60% (2010)
45% (2009)
42% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
67% (2011)
61% (2010)
52% (2009)
38% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
71% (2011)
73% (2010)
51% (2009)
71% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Social Studies
48% (2011)
28% (2010)
44% (2009)
45% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2011.
Math
73% (2011)
63% (2010)
67% (2009)
73% (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
