Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

42% (2009)

32% (2008)

34% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.
Math

39% (2009)

44% (2008)

33% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Communication Arts

43% (2009)

26% (2008)

47% (2007)

15% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.
Math

43% (2009)

62% (2008)

20% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

36% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

25% (2009)

32% (2008)

21% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.
Math

41% (2009)

46% (2008)

13% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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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