McGehee High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Literacy
 31% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Grade 8

Literacy
 49% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 22% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Grade 11

Literacy
 47% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 51% in 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.

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Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 55% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 66% in 2008.

Geometry
 66% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 60% in 2008.

About the tests

• In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
• The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2008 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined 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

Compare with test results from nearby schools