Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

100% (2011)

93% (2010)

88% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Math

92% (2011)

82% (2010)

78% (2009)

75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: MT OPI, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading

90% (2011)

91% (2010)

70% (2009)

77% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.
Science

68% (2011)

75% (2010)

63% (2009)

69% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
Math

77% (2011)

75% (2010)

63% (2009)

71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: MT OPI, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading

94% (2011)

93% (2010)

88% (2009)

88% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
Math

85% (2011)

82% (2010)

75% (2009)

79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.
Source: MT OPI, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading

88% (2011)

90% (2010)

86% (2009)

94% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.
Math

64% (2011)

79% (2010)

74% (2009)

76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
Source: MT OPI, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science.
- The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Montana: An Overview
See Montana's state standards