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  Benchmark Exam Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Literacy
 50% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Literacy
 81% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 67% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Literacy
 66% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 64% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Literacy
 81% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Literacy was 63% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: AR Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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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