Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
88% (2010)
69% (2009)
84% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.
Social Studies
59% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.
Science
61% (2010)
43% (2009)
46% (2008)
37% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.
English Language Arts
91% (2010)
76% (2009)
79% (2008)
76% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
75% (2010)
54% (2009)
53% (2008)
44% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
82% (2010)
77% (2009)
69% (2008)
75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
55% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
74% (2010)
58% (2009)
49% (2008)
47% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
91% (2010)
82% (2009)
79% (2008)
81% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
80% (2010)
77% (2009)
63% (2008)
53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
93% (2010)
82% (2009)
91% (2008)
74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
45% (2010)
29% (2009)
35% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
63% (2010)
42% (2009)
33% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
93% (2010)
84% (2009)
84% (2008)
79% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
69% (2010)
51% (2009)
56% (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
