Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

72% (2009)

94% (2008)

28% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.
Math

78% (2009)

81% (2008)

28% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Communication Arts

86% (2009)

64% (2008)

38% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.
Math

79% (2009)

23% (2008)

62% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

83% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

74% (2009)

74% (2008)

39% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.
Math

61% (2009)

78% (2008)

43% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Communication Arts

82% (2009)

63% (2008)

14% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.
Math

88% (2009)

77% (2008)

33% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% 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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