Portal Middle/High School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

Social Studies
 44% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

Science
 83% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 90% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 73% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.

Social Studies
 47% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.

Science
 72% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 85% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 74% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.

Social Studies
 46% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 40% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.

Science
 51% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 90% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 57% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 64% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 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  

 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 63% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2010.

Science
 81% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 80% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 89% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2010.

Math
 84% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2010.

About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
• The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school.
• The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

See Georgia's state standards  

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Writing
 90% (2010)
 84% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2010.

About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11.
• The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
• Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
• The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

See Georgia's state standards