Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
33% (2008)
48% (2007)
52% (2006)
29% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math
57% (2008)
61% (2007)
54% (2006)
58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Literacy
44% (2008)
43% (2007)
37% (2006)
25% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.
Math
48% (2008)
52% (2007)
38% (2006)
34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Literacy
45% (2008)
31% (2007)
11% (2006)
18% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math
55% (2008)
37% (2007)
12% (2006)
12% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% 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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