Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading
94% (2010)
92% (2009)
91% (2008)
89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
85% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
85% (2010)
78% (2009)
73% (2008)
61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
97% (2010)
91% (2009)
89% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
94% (2010)
89% (2009)
78% (2008)
73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
97% (2010)
96% (2009)
95% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
76% (2010)
77% (2009)
62% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
68% (2010)
65% (2009)
52% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
95% (2010)
95% (2009)
90% (2008)
81% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
71% (2010)
64% (2009)
71% (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
