Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
67% (2010)
68% (2009)
72% (2008)
67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.
Social Studies
9% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.
Science
22% (2010)
17% (2009)
28% (2008)
21% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.
English Language Arts
80% (2010)
76% (2009)
68% (2008)
57% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
40% (2010)
51% (2009)
42% (2008)
20% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
72% (2010)
81% (2009)
73% (2008)
60% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
42% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
50% (2010)
40% (2009)
36% (2008)
30% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
89% (2010)
79% (2009)
73% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
64% (2010)
65% (2009)
54% (2008)
41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
85% (2010)
85% (2009)
86% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
43% (2010)
21% (2009)
21% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
20% (2010)
8% (2009)
12% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
84% (2010)
90% (2009)
81% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
57% (2010)
31% (2009)
62% (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
