Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading
96% (2010)
91% (2009)
96% (2008)
90% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
87% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
90% (2010)
83% (2009)
91% (2008)
81% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
94% (2010)
87% (2009)
93% (2008)
92% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
94% (2010)
90% (2009)
90% (2008)
84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
96% (2010)
97% (2009)
97% (2008)
95% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
76% (2010)
75% (2009)
69% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
77% (2010)
82% (2009)
75% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
92% (2010)
95% (2009)
88% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
82% (2010)
85% (2009)
86% (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
