Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts
49% (2011)
52% (2010)
63% (2009)
53% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 45% in 2011.
Math
52% (2011)
65% (2010)
62% (2009)
59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Communication Arts
67% (2011)
66% (2010)
59% (2009)
64% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math
71% (2011)
61% (2010)
51% (2009)
53% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science
74% (2011)
68% (2010)
52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.
Communication Arts
65% (2011)
59% (2010)
61% (2009)
61% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.
Math
70% (2011)
70% (2010)
63% (2009)
57% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% 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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