Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

31% (2011)

23% (2010)

40% (2009)

27% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 45% in 2011.
Math

50% (2011)

32% (2010)

47% (2009)

18% (2008)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Communication Arts

43% (2011)

80% (2010)

73% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

32% (2011)

65% (2010)

50% (2009)

38% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science

61% (2011)

50% (2010)

69% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.
Communication Arts

45% (2011)

55% (2010)

63% (2009)

32% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.
Math

28% (2011)

41% (2010)

63% (2009)

23% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Communication Arts

61% (2011)

38% (2010)

38% (2009)

42% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.
Math

72% (2011)

44% (2010)

29% (2009)

15% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Communication Arts

60% (2011)

38% (2010)

43% (2009)

44% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2011.
Math

73% (2011)

33% (2010)

50% (2009)

44% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Science

62% (2011)

41% (2010)

71% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
Communication Arts

24% (2011)

44% (2010)

59% (2009)

40% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

43% (2011)

44% (2010)

65% (2009)

20% (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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