Barton High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Literacy
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 57% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Grade 8

Literacy
 64% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Grade 11

Literacy
 49% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 24% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 51% in 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.

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Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I
 62% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 66% in 2008.

Geometry
 59% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Geometry was 60% in 2008.

About the tests

• In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in algebra I and geometry.
• The results for End of Course Exams administered in spring 2008 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined 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

Compare with test results from nearby schools