Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

80% (2009)

89% (2008)

80% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2009.
Writing

58% (2009)

47% (2008)

49% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.
Math

83% (2009)

81% (2008)

76% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

86% (2009)

78% (2008)

88% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.
Writing

29% (2009)

38% (2008)

45% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2009.
Math

85% (2009)

79% (2008)

82% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

69% (2009)

79% (2008)

81% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.
Science

75% (2009)

66% (2008)

55% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.
Writing

42% (2009)

45% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 63% in 2009.
Math

58% (2009)

64% (2008)

50% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 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
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