Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading

69% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing

58% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2008.
Math

74% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

78% (2008)

65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.
Writing

85% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 76% in 2008.
Math

66% (2008)

43% (2007)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 10
Reading

77% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Writing

77% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2008.
Math

67% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the tests
- In 2007-2008 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) was used to test students in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
- AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona's learning standards.
- Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate.
- The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.
Testing in Arizona: An Overview
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