Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
85% (2011)
87% (2010)
81% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Social Studies
73% (2011)
70% (2010)
70% (2009)
72% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2011.
Math
76% (2011)
76% (2010)
75% (2009)
62% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
75% (2011)
81% (2010)
79% (2009)
71% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.
Writing
34% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2011.
Math
79% (2011)
77% (2010)
80% (2009)
61% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
77% (2011)
82% (2010)
77% (2009)
71% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
Science
76% (2011)
75% (2010)
74% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
72% (2011)
65% (2010)
65% (2009)
58% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% 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
