Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

95% (2009)

100% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2009.
Writing

90% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2009.
Math

100% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Math was 96% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

85% (2009)

96% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.
Writing

23% (2009)

42% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 56% in 2009.
Math

92% (2009)

81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 94% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

94% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.
Science

94% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2009.
Writing

61% (2009)

53% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2009.
Math

94% (2009)

65% (2008)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading

83% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.
Social Studies

67% (2009)

79% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2009.
Writing

75% (2009)

93% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.
Math

83% (2009)

86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading

85% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2009.
Writing

85% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 89% in 2009.
Math

92% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

78% (2009)

100% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2009.
Science

67% (2009)

92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2009.
Writing

78% (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.
Math

78% (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 89% 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.
- Unlike public schools, private schools are not required to give the MEAP, but some do on a voluntary basis. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
- 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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