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Pine Grove Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 650 students
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Posted July 17, 2012
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we moved away 2 years ago and i ve moved back for my other two children to go there. Pine Grove is an great school
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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98%

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99%

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Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

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Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

244 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
91%

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2009

 
 
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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

244 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

249 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

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Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

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American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

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Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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