Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
63% (2008)
44% (2007)
55% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math
82% (2008)
64% (2007)
64% (2006)
53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Literacy
54% (2008)
56% (2007)
55% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.
Math
65% (2008)
76% (2007)
48% (2006)
43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Literacy
69% (2008)
61% (2007)
58% (2006)
28% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math
75% (2008)
70% (2007)
57% (2006)
23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Literacy
61% (2008)
68% (2007)
62% (2006)
51% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.
Math
77% (2008)
82% (2007)
49% (2006)
41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the tests
- In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math.
- The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Arkansas: An Overview
See Arkansas' state standards
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