Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
66% (2011)
90% (2010)
86% (2009)
70% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
Math
80% (2011)
79% (2010)
88% (2009)
70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading
86% (2011)
66% (2010)
79% (2009)
85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Writing
32% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2011.
Math
86% (2011)
85% (2010)
71% (2009)
89% (2008)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading
80% (2011)
68% (2010)
81% (2009)
80% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Science
56% (2011)
60% (2010)
76% (2009)
77% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
67% (2011)
52% (2010)
79% (2009)
66% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
65% (2011)
92% (2010)
74% (2009)
63% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Social Studies
68% (2011)
64% (2010)
51% (2009)
21% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2011.
Math
60% (2011)
71% (2010)
70% (2009)
28% (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
