Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

91% (2011)

65% (2010)

91% (2009)

80% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Math

69% (2011)

17% (2010)

69% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: MT OPI, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading

65% (2011)

90% (2010)

84% (2009)

84% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.
Science

30% (2011)

77% (2010)

69% (2009)

64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.
Math

43% (2011)

81% (2010)

85% (2009)

60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
Source: MT OPI, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading

95% (2011)

91% (2010)

82% (2009)

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

95% (2011)

82% (2010)

55% (2009)

70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.
Source: MT OPI, 2010-2011
Grade 6
Reading

90% (2011)

79% (2010)

76% (2009)

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

80% (2011)

59% (2010)

59% (2009)

82% (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