Talent Development
8th-Grade Math Proficiency
| Measure | Baseline (2015) | Current | Target (2025) | Trend | Michigan | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th-Grade Math Proficiency Disaggregated | 29% | 21% | 42% Rationale: 75th percentile of M-Step test scores (SY16-17), as MI Math tests for G6-8 are aligned with and “correspond to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) anchor standards.” Note: range is 5%-93%. Source: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Mathematics_Grade_8_Crosswalk_Claims-Targets-Standards_502014_7.pdf |
34% | ||
| White | 36% | 24% | 39% | |||
| Black | 7% | 4% | 11% | |||
| Latino | 16% | 9% | 20% | |||
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 39% | 43% | 68% | |||
| Two or More Races | 23% | 17% | 29% |
About this measure
8th grade math proficiency includes the top two levels of achievement in MI standardized academic assessment: Advanced and Proficient. Learn about these state math standards here and here .
Resources for this measure
Here are a variety of resources to help community members learn more about our area schools and programs:
- Calhoun Intermediate School District
- Calhoun Area Career Center
- Early Childhood Connects
- Kellogg Community College
- Regional Manufacturing Technology Center
- Battle Creek Public School
- Harper Creek School District
- Lakeview School District
- Pennfield School District
- Willard Library
About the data
| Definition: | The percentage of eighth-grade public school students who reached the proficient level in math as measured by the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) Mathematics. |
| Numerator: | Eighth-grade public school students who reached the proficient level in reading as measured by the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) Mathematics. |
| Denominator: | All eighth-grade public school students who took the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) Mathematics. |
| Frequency: | Annual. |
| Baseline: | 29% |
| Target: | 42% |
| Rationale: | 75th percentile of M-Step test scores (SY16-17), as MI Math tests for G6-8 are aligned with and “correspond to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) anchor standards.” Note: range is 5%-93%. |
| Source: | Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information. |