Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

56% (2009)

51% (2008)

65% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.
Math

52% (2009)

49% (2008)

52% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Communication Arts

53% (2009)

52% (2008)

48% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.
Math

50% (2009)

48% (2008)

41% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

73% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

68% (2009)

52% (2008)

44% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.
Math

73% (2009)

45% (2008)

71% (2007)

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

59% (2009)

59% (2008)

45% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.
Math

48% (2009)

53% (2008)

55% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Communication Arts

53% (2009)

58% (2008)

52% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.
Math

60% (2009)

58% (2008)

48% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Science

52% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

56% (2009)

56% (2008)

58% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.
Math

40% (2009)

41% (2008)

54% (2007)

43% (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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