Amanda Gist Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Grade 4

Literacy
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Grade 5

Literacy
 73% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Grade 6

Literacy
 68% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% 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.

Testing in Arkansas: An Overview

See Arkansas' state standards

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