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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