Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
90% (2010)
83% (2009)
88% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.
Social Studies
69% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.
Science
62% (2010)
55% (2009)
64% (2008)
55% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.
English Language Arts
93% (2010)
86% (2009)
83% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
71% (2010)
56% (2009)
58% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
79% (2010)
82% (2009)
82% (2008)
76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
59% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
62% (2010)
72% (2009)
72% (2008)
60% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
84% (2010)
86% (2009)
83% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
79% (2010)
74% (2009)
66% (2008)
58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
93% (2010)
89% (2009)
89% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
61% (2010)
62% (2009)
49% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
52% (2010)
56% (2009)
31% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
89% (2010)
87% (2009)
81% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
62% (2010)
56% (2009)
59% (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
