Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

27% (2009)

44% (2008)

58% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.
Math

46% (2009)

46% (2008)

83% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Communication Arts

55% (2009)

54% (2008)

51% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.
Math

47% (2009)

41% (2008)

58% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

41% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

62% (2009)

69% (2008)

55% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.
Math

32% (2009)

69% (2008)

60% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Communication Arts

57% (2009)

57% (2008)

65% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.
Math

64% (2009)

64% (2008)

49% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 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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