Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Communication Arts

75% (2011)

72% (2010)

62% (2009)

69% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.
Math

75% (2011)

72% (2010)

67% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Communication Arts

67% (2011)

67% (2010)

72% (2009)

67% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2011.
Math

79% (2011)

70% (2010)

76% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Science

61% (2011)

67% (2010)

59% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
Communication Arts

70% (2011)

73% (2010)

73% (2009)

62% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

68% (2011)

71% (2010)

69% (2009)

51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
- The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for
each grade by the state of Missouri.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Testing in Missouri: An Overview
See Missouri's state standards
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