Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
75% (2008)
84% (2007)
94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing
48% (2008)
58% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math
70% (2008)
93% (2007)
91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
71% (2008)
72% (2007)
80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing
29% (2008)
30% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math
71% (2008)
59% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
55% (2008)
79% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Science
53% (2008)
65% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2008.
Writing
34% (2008)
55% (2007)
55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.
Math
46% (2008)
72% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
- The MEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Michigan: An Overview
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