Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Literacy

57% (2008)

63% (2007)

58% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math

62% (2008)

66% (2007)

60% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Literacy

66% (2008)

53% (2007)

65% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.
Math

68% (2008)

52% (2007)

48% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Literacy

60% (2008)

65% (2007)

47% (2006)

37% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.
Math

55% (2008)

58% (2007)

45% (2006)

27% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.
Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Literacy

66% (2008)

51% (2007)

54% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.
Math

64% (2008)

53% (2007)

43% (2006)

49% (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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