The middle school math examination serves as a checkpoint for high school preparation. Performance on this exam can help predict high school success in math.

In 2022, 39% of 8th graders were proficient on the exam, down substantially from 48% in 2019, the last year for which results were available. Females and males were about on par, with 39% of females and 38% of males at proficiency.

Proficiency was lower among economically disadvantaged students at 28%. White and Asian students had higher proficiency rates (47% and 69%, respectively) compared to Black/African American and Hispanic or Latino students (16% and 32%, respectively). All rates were several points lower than they had been pre-pandemic.

Proficiency was highest at Haas Hall Academy (89%). In the Little Rock district, 25% of 8th graders were proficient, down from 34% in 2019.

As assessments vary among states, it is not possible to include comparable data for the nation or other areas in this indicator. As assessments vary among states, it is not possible to include comparable data for the nation or other areas in this indicator. Economically disadvantaged students are those who are eligible to receive free or reduce price lunches. Results for prior years are not comparable as the state adjusted the test.