Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

15% (2009)

4% (2008)

6% (2007)

15% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 41% in 2009.
Math

24% (2009)

8% (2008)

8% (2007)

13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Communication Arts

10% (2009)

7% (2008)

4% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 47% in 2009.
Math

13% (2009)

10% (2008)

4% (2007)

11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Science

3% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

10% (2009)

13% (2008)

4% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 49% in 2009.
Math

7% (2009)

12% (2008)

0% (2007)

7% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Communication Arts

25% (2009)

23% (2008)

22% (2007)

4% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 48% in 2009.
Math

30% (2009)

18% (2008)

39% (2007)

4% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Communication Arts

68% (2009)

68% (2008)

33% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2009.
Math

25% (2009)

79% (2008)

5% (2007)

0% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2009.
Source: MO DESE, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Science

43% (2009)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Communication Arts

50% (2009)

57% (2008)

19% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Communication Arts was 50% in 2009.
Math

69% (2009)

43% (2008)

13% (2007)

6% (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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