Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

31% (2009)

42% (2008)

43% (2007)

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

29% (2009)

34% (2008)

52% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Communication Arts

52% (2009)

48% (2008)

47% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.
Math

60% (2009)

53% (2008)

52% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

56% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

67% (2009)

67% (2008)

58% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.
Math

68% (2009)

71% (2008)

46% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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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