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How do Montana students score on other measurements of academic achievement?

Student test scores have shown a marked increase over the past ten years.

Percentage of Students at or above “proficient” in Reading and Math 2003-‐2010
	Reading	Math
2005-‐2006	78	61
2006-‐2007	81	63
2007-‐2008	81	63
2008-‐2009	82	64
2009-‐2010	84	67
2010-‐2011	85	68
2011-‐2012	86	68

[Source: Montana criterion-‐referenced test scores, MontCAS]

Academic growth is confirmed by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (known as the Nation’s Report card), the Education Trust, and the state’s ACT scores.

According to the 2011 'Nation’s Report Card', only one state scored higher than Montana eighth graders in math and no states scored higher in reading. In grade four Math, only seven states scored higher than Montana and in grade four Reading only five states scored higher. In the latest science report card, Montana's eighth graders shared the highest score in the nation with just three other states and our fourth graders ranked second-‐highest.

Montana has been recognized by the Education Trust for increasing student achievement in reading and math for both American Indian and White students over the past six years. Montana was also one of six states recognized for achieving significant progress toward closing the achievement gap between low–income students and their peers.

The state can point to gaps between low–income students and higher–income students that are among the smallest in the nation, and ACT scores that consistently best the national average.

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