Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy
80% (2008)
74% (2007)
66% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math
90% (2008)
95% (2007)
94% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Literacy
73% (2008)
63% (2007)
74% (2006)
47% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.
Math
85% (2008)
100% (2007)
83% (2006)
47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Literacy
74% (2008)
70% (2007)
45% (2006)
40% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math
86% (2008)
62% (2007)
35% (2006)
27% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Literacy
69% (2008)
54% (2007)
51% (2006)
96% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.
Math
83% (2008)
84% (2007)
67% (2006)
77% (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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