Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science
70% (2011)
52% (2010)
55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.
Communication Arts
52% (2011)
66% (2010)
43% (2009)
51% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.
Math
59% (2011)
54% (2010)
39% (2009)
44% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Communication Arts
55% (2011)
60% (2010)
49% (2009)
48% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.
Math
65% (2011)
64% (2010)
46% (2009)
41% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Communication Arts
53% (2011)
51% (2010)
55% (2009)
57% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2011.
Math
62% (2011)
60% (2010)
51% (2009)
50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Science
58% (2011)
55% (2010)
54% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
Communication Arts
52% (2011)
57% (2010)
55% (2009)
56% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math
53% (2011)
51% (2010)
48% (2009)
38% (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
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