Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
56% (2011)
58% (2010)
64% (2009)
56% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
Math
91% (2011)
87% (2010)
80% (2009)
59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading
63% (2011)
55% (2010)
31% (2009)
54% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Writing
13% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2011.
Math
89% (2011)
79% (2010)
67% (2009)
43% (2008)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading
65% (2011)
39% (2010)
35% (2009)
53% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Science
39% (2011)
19% (2010)
29% (2009)
25% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
59% (2011)
29% (2010)
47% (2009)
38% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
43% (2011)
69% (2010)
41% (2009)
52% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Social Studies
22% (2011)
16% (2010)
24% (2009)
28% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2011.
Math
45% (2011)
39% (2010)
55% (2009)
36% (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
