Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading
72% (2010)
65% (2009)
87% (2008)
75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.
Social Studies
23% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.
Science
26% (2010)
25% (2009)
40% (2008)
26% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.
English Language Arts
78% (2010)
74% (2009)
81% (2008)
64% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
46% (2010)
33% (2009)
38% (2008)
24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 7
Reading
61% (2010)
76% (2009)
68% (2008)
62% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.
Social Studies
26% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.
Science
41% (2010)
54% (2009)
55% (2008)
33% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.
English Language Arts
76% (2010)
80% (2009)
75% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
44% (2010)
67% (2009)
52% (2008)
36% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
Grade 8
Reading
88% (2010)
80% (2009)
87% (2008)
65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.
Social Studies
31% (2010)
24% (2009)
29% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.
Science
30% (2010)
20% (2009)
24% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.
English Language Arts
83% (2010)
76% (2009)
78% (2008)
70% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.
Math
42% (2010)
35% (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
