Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

67% (2008)

77% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.
Writing

33% (2008)

44% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.
Math

67% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

79% (2008)

69% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Writing

32% (2008)

31% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.
Math

79% (2008)

72% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2008.
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

71% (2008)

68% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.
Science

62% (2008)

57% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2008.
Writing

52% (2008)

57% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2008.
Math

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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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