Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Reading
78% (2011)
79% (2010)
47% (2009)
74% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Science
66% (2011)
72% (2010)
59% (2009)
74% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
78% (2011)
63% (2010)
41% (2009)
62% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
85% (2011)
61% (2010)
69% (2009)
79% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Social Studies
72% (2011)
49% (2010)
50% (2009)
76% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2011.
Math
82% (2011)
49% (2010)
54% (2009)
60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
58% (2011)
73% (2010)
67% (2009)
77% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.
Writing
23% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2011.
Math
68% (2011)
68% (2010)
69% (2009)
69% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
77% (2011)
67% (2010)
67% (2009)
83% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
Science
66% (2011)
58% (2010)
65% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
71% (2011)
67% (2010)
55% (2009)
56% (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
