Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Communication Arts

24% (2011)

55% (2010)

49% (2009)

33% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 45% in 2011.
Math

38% (2011)

59% (2010)

72% (2009)

60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Communication Arts

49% (2011)

42% (2010)

46% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

57% (2011)

55% (2010)

32% (2009)

66% (2008)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Science

15% (2011)

29% (2010)

22% (2009)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2011.
Communication Arts

37% (2011)

63% (2010)

58% (2009)

57% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 52% in 2011.
Math

49% (2011)

71% (2010)

58% (2009)

49% (2008)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Communication Arts

33% (2011)

40% (2010)

59% (2009)

43% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2011.
Math

39% (2011)

69% (2010)

53% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Communication Arts

41% (2011)

64% (2010)

37% (2009)

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

55% (2011)

73% (2010)

52% (2009)

31% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2011.
Source: MO DESE, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Science

31% (2011)

35% (2010)

51% (2009)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
Communication Arts

48% (2011)

59% (2010)

46% (2009)

41% (2008)
The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2011.
Math

46% (2011)

65% (2010)

43% (2009)

24% (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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