Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

25% (2011)

6% (2010)

15% (2009)

4% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 45% in 2011.
Math

29% (2011)

6% (2010)

18% (2009)

2% (2008)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Communication Arts

12% (2011)

10% (2010)

18% (2009)

17% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

35% (2011)

23% (2010)

8% (2009)

13% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science

34% (2011)

0% (2010)

5% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.
Communication Arts

26% (2011)

3% (2010)

14% (2009)

9% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.
Math

37% (2011)

7% (2010)

7% (2009)

9% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Communication Arts

11% (2011)

13% (2010)

0% (2009)

19% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.
Math

7% (2011)

4% (2010)

0% (2009)

30% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% 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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