Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science

43% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

44% (2009)

52% (2008)

53% (2007)

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

38% (2009)

45% (2008)

54% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Communication Arts

56% (2009)

52% (2008)

44% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.
Math

45% (2009)

55% (2008)

55% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Communication Arts

49% (2009)

40% (2008)

50% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.
Math

63% (2009)

55% (2008)

54% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Science

49% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

56% (2009)

41% (2008)

39% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.
Math

59% (2009)

57% (2008)

40% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% 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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