Test Scores
About the Benchmark
What is it?
The Benchmark Exams are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in math and literacy grades 3 through 8. In grade 11 students are assessed in literacy.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for a student to score at either the proficient or advanced level.
About the End-of-Course Exam Results
What is it?
The End of Course Exams are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assesed once they have completed Algebra I and Geometry courses.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at either the proficient or advanced level.
Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2007)
Math
Benchmark Exam Results (2007)
Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2007)
Math
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Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2008)
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Math
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Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2008)
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Math
Benchmark Exam Results (2008)
Algebra I
End-of-Course Exam Results (2008)
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Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2009)
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Math
Benchmark Exam Results (2009)
Science
Benchmark Exam Results (2009)
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Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2009)
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Math
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Algebra I
End-of-Course Exam Results (2009)
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Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2010)
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Math
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Science
Benchmark Exam Results (2010)
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Literacy
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Math
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Algebra I
End-of-Course Exam Results (2010)
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Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2011)
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Math
Benchmark Exam Results (2011)
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Science
Benchmark Exam Results (2011)
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Literacy
Benchmark Exam Results (2011)
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Math
Benchmark Exam Results (2011)
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Algebra I
End-of-Course Exam Results (2011)