Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading

91% (2008)

88% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.
Science

49% (2008)

37% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2008.
English Language Arts

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 87% in 2008.
Math

49% (2008)

42% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

86% (2008)

72% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.
Science

65% (2008)

50% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.
English Language Arts

90% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.
Math

73% (2008)

59% (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

88% (2008)

79% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.
Social Studies

48% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 59% in 2008.
Science

35% (2008)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.
English Language Arts

90% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 89% in 2008.
Math

46% (2008)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading,
English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8, in science in grades 3 through 8, and in social studies in grades 3 through 5 and 8.
- The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined
for each grade by the state of Georgia.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in Georgia: An Overview
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