Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

73% (2008)

78% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Writing

72% (2008)

62% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 77% in 2008.
Math

63% (2008)

48% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

72% (2008)

78% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.
Science

75% (2008)

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.
Writing

56% (2008)

64% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.
Math

53% (2008)

65% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% 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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