Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Reading
87% (2011)
99% (2010)
86% (2009)
85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Science
81% (2011)
85% (2010)
93% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
73% (2011)
83% (2010)
83% (2009)
72% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading
87% (2011)
94% (2010)
84% (2009)
89% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
Social Studies
80% (2011)
77% (2010)
80% (2009)
75% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2011.
Math
88% (2011)
84% (2010)
78% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
90% (2011)
89% (2010)
88% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.
Writing
59% (2011)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2011.
Math
84% (2011)
79% (2010)
93% (2009)
76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
88% (2011)
94% (2010)
79% (2009)
91% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
Science
89% (2011)
86% (2010)
81% (2009)
91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2011.
Math
85% (2011)
85% (2010)
80% (2009)
85% (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
