Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
84% (2010)
72% (2009)
63% (2008)
41% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.
Social Studies
19% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.
Science
26% (2010)
38% (2009)
31% (2008)
15% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.
English Language Arts
81% (2010)
78% (2009)
61% (2008)
30% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
35% (2010)
34% (2009)
33% (2008)
15% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
69% (2010)
68% (2009)
61% (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
46% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
36% (2010)
36% (2009)
36% (2008)
27% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
68% (2010)
64% (2009)
75% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
36% (2010)
44% (2009)
42% (2008)
50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
76% (2010)
81% (2009)
83% (2008)
64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
29% (2010)
35% (2009)
36% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
42% (2010)
37% (2009)
33% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
78% (2010)
71% (2009)
83% (2008)
71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
33% (2010)
27% (2009)
51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
About the Tests
- In 2009-2010 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
