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  Benchmark Exam Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 72% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Literacy
 69% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Literacy
 65% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Literacy
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 37% (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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