Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Science

47% (2011)

51% (2010)

41% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.
Communication Arts

56% (2011)

53% (2010)

46% (2009)

55% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.
Math

40% (2011)

38% (2010)

28% (2009)

34% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Communication Arts

47% (2011)

43% (2010)

43% (2009)

32% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.
Math

47% (2011)

50% (2010)

35% (2009)

30% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Communication Arts

41% (2011)

50% (2010)

48% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2011.
Math

48% (2011)

42% (2010)

37% (2009)

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

53% (2011)

48% (2010)

45% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
Communication Arts

46% (2011)

50% (2010)

48% (2009)

42% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

28% (2011)

49% (2010)

33% (2009)

30% (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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